Förklädd gud - concert for choir, soloists and chamber orchestra

Welcome to two powerful concerts as Lars-Erik Larsson’s "God in Disguise" is performed in both Skellefteå and Byske! May 24 & 25.

"Thus, disguised as the lowliest servant,
the eternal God walks upon the earth."
— From God in Disguise by Hjalmar Gullberg, 1933

The piece God in Disguise, composed in 1940 with text by poet Hjalmar Gullberg, is one of Lars-Erik Larsson’s most beloved and frequently performed works. Created in the midst of the darkness of World War II, it quickly became a piece that conveyed both comfort and hope. Larsson himself described it as a "lyrical suite," where music and poetry are interwoven into a warm and heartfelt tribute to human dignity, compassion, and the presence of the divine in everyday life.

Read more about the piece here (swedish)

Performers:
Kurt Burström, baritone
Kristina Lindberg, soprano
Choirs: Dacapo, St. Olov’s Church Choir, Oktava Choir
Skellefteå Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Kristina Åkesson

Förklädd Gud is approximately 30 minutes long. During the hour-long concert, we will also hear a couple of other songs performed by soloists and choirs. The conductors for the remaining music are Peter Larsson and Thomas Nyström.

SATURDAY, MAY 24 at 6:00 PM at St. Olov’s Church, Skellefteå
SUNDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 PM at Byske Church

Free admission – Welcome to experience music that touches the soul!