Beneath the Northern Lights

“Beneath the Northern Lights” captures the unique soundscape and harmonies of Nordic music. With this program, Oslo Voices seeks to offer comfort and serenity in a restless world. The repertoire features work by composers such as Edvard Grieg, Knut Nystedt, Morten Lauridsen, Frank Havrøy and others. It blends classical Norwegian folk melodies and selected English pieces that reflect the setting of the concert.

 About the conductor: 

Ingrid Hanken has led Oslo Voices since April 2017. She studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music and St. Olaf College in the USA, and brings a rich background as a singer, vocal coach, and ensemble instructor. As a performer, Ingrid is perhaps best known for her long-standing role in the acclaimed vocal sextet Nordic Voices. The ensemble has released 15 recordings—several of them award-winning—and premiered numerous contemporary works by both Norwegian and international composers. Ingrid has a deep interest in the dynamic between choir and conductor, drawing on her extensive experience as an ensemble singer. She places particular focus on intonation, precision, and creating a unified musical expression.

 About the choir:

Oslo Voices is an acclaimed chamber choir based in Oslo, Norway, consisting of approximately 28 singers. The choir regularly performs in the Oslo area and has toured internationally in recent years, with concerts in Norway, Germany, Estonia, and the United Kingdom. Under the direction of conductor Ingrid Hanken, Oslo Voices seeks to move audiences through present and engaging interpretations of a diverse repertoire. Recent programs have featured music by both historical and contemporary composers, including Norwegian names such as Edvard Grieg, Knut Nystedt, Henrik Ødegaard, Bjørn Morten Christophersen, Trond Kverno, and others, alongside works by Bach, Mozart, MacMillan, Reger, Willcocks, and more.