SEMF 2023
Stockholm Early Music Festival 2023
1st - 6th June • Old Town
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Visit KÄLLARBYN, the SEMF festival restaurant! You get a 10% discount upon presentation of your ticket, SEMFestivalpass or General Programme. Organic food – open every festival evening until 24.00! Stora Nygatan 31, Old Town.
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12:00 - 23:59 |
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INFORMATION ON PURCHASING A SEMFestival pass The SEMFestival pass gives you entry to Stockholm Early Music Festival 2023. In the German Church, holders of festival passes can choose a dedicated place (same place for all evening concerts) within rows 5-6-7 in the A-section. At the Musikaliska Concert Hall you will be assigned a seat after arrival, within the SEMFestivalpass-sector. At SEMF's other arenas, there are no numbered seats. We kindly ask SEMFestival passholders to show up no less than 15 minutes before the concert! HOW DO I BUY MY SEMFestival pass? You can buy the festival pass by clicking on the ’Buy ticket’ button to the right. Your printed electronic ticket can then be exchanged for a physical SEMFestival pass at SEMF's ticket office in Gildenhaus, adjacent to the German church which is open from 1 pm during the festival week 1-6 June. You can also order your SEMFestival pass by calling 072-224 42 42 during SEMF's phone hours, weekends and Tuesdays at 10 am -12 noon and Thursdays at 1-3 pm. You will then receive an invoice by mail. After payment, you will be able to pick up your physical SEMFestival pass at SEMF's ticket office. SEMFestival pass PRICE AND VALIDITY The SEMFestival pass costs 2 590 SEK. A printed copy of SEMF's festival programme book is included in the price! Please note that the number of festival passes is limited and that the pass is valid for all events except the Early Late Night Concert and BabyBaroque. NOTE! Regarding Terpsichore, the pass only applies to the performance on Monday 5 June at 8 pm. PS: You can of course also buy individual tickets to your favorite concerts! NEW! CHILD TICKET This year SEMF offers a new specific ticket for children between 3 and 15 years old for concerts in the German Church, the Finnish Church and at Musikaliska. The ticket costs only 120 SEK and is valid in all sections except the SEMFestivalpass section.Subject to change! |
19:29 - 20:45 |
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A 3D audiovisual installation, inspired by both the Spanish 16th century vihuela repertoire and the warm and introspective timbre of this instrument. In the historic Palmsteds’ Well on Stortorget in Gamla Stan, a graphic illusion dances to the intimate inflections and emotions of early music. Welcome to experience a three-dimensional dialogue between music and image! Peder Bjurman, is an artist, writer and director who in his performances often blends the tragical with the poetic or comic. Ricardo Atienza is a sound artist, Researcher, PhD Architect as well as senior lecturer in Sound Art at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm. Johannes Ferm Winkler is a video artist with specialized knowledge in video scenography, having a broad experience of working with theater, performing arts, and film.
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19:29 - 22:00 |
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XXII Stockholm Early Music Festival 2023 is inaugurated. Welcome!
This year, Stockholm Early Music Festival is pleased to present Focus Early Music Spain, which means that several artists and music on the programme come from the Iberian Peninsula. The initiative is being carried into effect in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy and Instituto Cervantes. N.B.! Participation during the opening ceremony requires a valid ticket for the opening concert at 8 pm. Subject to change!
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19:30 - 20:00The German Church |
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 ¡Que viva España! The XXII Stockholm Early Music Festival opens with exuberant baroque zarzuela music by José de Nebra, which will probably be heard in Sweden for the first time! A selection from this exciting 18th-century operetta genre, where traditional Spanish folklore meets theatre music, will be performed in concert by two soprano soloists and the ensemble Los Elementos, which, under the direction of the young Spanish talent Alberto Miguelez Rouco, is currently enjoying a meteoric rise in Europe. TICKETS: 120/300/450/520 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. In collaboration with The Spanish Embassy and Instituto Cervantes. With the support of AC/E (PICE). Subject to change! |
20:00 - 22:00The German Church |
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 Children's songs and instrumental music for the little ones. Sing, listen and dance together with your child in this concert hour with music by Vivaldi, Händel, Dowland et al. Heidi Rohlin Westin is a freelance musician and recorder teacher and Alexander Lundberg is an organist and choirmaster trained in Malmö and Paris. For children 3-18 months and parents. We sit on mats on the floor. Please bring your own towel or a small blanket for your child. In Swedish. TICKETS: 100 SEK (adults). N.B.: The SEMFestival pass is NOT valid for this event! Subject to change! |
10:30 - 11:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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MEET the Swedish Radio profile VASSILIS BOLONASSOS.
In Swedish. TICKETS: 100 SEK Subject to change! |
14:00 - 15:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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       Final concert of the Nordic-Baltic competition for young musicians. In co-operation with NORDEM (Nordic Early Music Network). The excitement is building up! The finalists of NORDEM's seventh competition for young early music ensembles perform in front of a jury and an audience. Discover the future rising stars of this genre! After the concert, the jury deliberates for 30 minutes, selects and presents the winner. Finalists: Ab Aquilon (Sweden)
TICKETS: 100 SEK Subject to change! |
16:00 - 19:30The Finnish Church |
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 The internationally renowned Belgian top ensemble B´Rock follows the fascinating composer Claudio Monteverdi on his life's journey to Flanders, close on the heels of an emerging bridge between Renaissance and Baroque. A high-profile concert programme that includes famous works such as Lamento d'Arianna and several pieces from the Selva Morale collection. TICKETS: 120/300/450/520 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. In collaboration with the Belgian Embassy. With support of Björn Savén, Founder IK Partners. Subject to change! |
20:30 - 22:30The German Church |
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Children's songs and instrumental music for the little ones. Sing, listen and dance together with your child in this concert hour with music by Vivaldi, Händel, Dowland et al. Heidi Rohlin Westin is a freelance musician and recorder teacher and Alexander Lundberg is an organist and choirmaster trained in Malmö and Paris. For children 3-18 months and parents. We sit on mats on the floor. Please bring your own towel or a small blanket for your child. In Swedish. TICKETS: 100 SEK (adults). N.B.: The SEMFestival pass is NOT valid for this event! Subject to change!
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10:30 - 11:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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What is a Surprise Concert? You know neither the artist nor the programme but you come anyway. Because you are curious. Because it’s exciting. Because everything old is always new at SEMF! TICKETS: 150 SEK |
12:00 - 13:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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The internationally renowned baroque duo Anna Paradiso and Dan Laurin together with friends, are rediscovering two exciting Swedish music collections, "Musikaliskt Tidsfördrif" and "Skaldestycken satte i musik", published for more than 40 years by Olof Åhlström. The repertoire was sung and played in domestic settings but later fell into oblivion.
In Swedish. The seminar is part of a three-year research project funded by the Swedish Research Council and conducted at the Royal College of Music. TICKETS: 100 SEK Subject to change! |
14:00 - 15:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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Ensalada - Spanish for "salad" - is a kind of 16th century potpourri of polyphonic, secular vocal music that mixes languages, dialects and light-hearted popular nonsense songs. Freshness, expressiveness and stage presence are the hallmarks of Cantoría, a young vocal ensemble specializing in Iberian Renaissance polyphony. Music by Matero Flecha, el Viejo. TICKETS: 130/270 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. In collaboration with The Spanish Embassy and Instituto Cervantes. With the support of AC/E (PICE). Subject to change! |
18:00 - 19:00The Finnish Church |
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 Scottish and Irish dances from the 18th century, wild rhythms and emotional ballads are performed by the French ensemble The Curious Bards - five musicians with a passion for Gaelic and Celtic folk music! The stylish group of musicians offers an innovative and creative version of a fascinating repertoire that inspired G.F. Handel himself! TICKETS: 120/250/400/470 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. Subject to change! |
20:30 - 22:30The German Church |
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At the Early Late Night Concert, you lie down comfortably on a mattress while listening to relaxing early music! A journey between the North and the Mediterranean along medieval songs and folklore. Fine-tuned songs by Perotinus, von Wolkenstein, from Codex Specialnik and Carmina Burana as well as traditional songs from Italy, France and Iceland. With their extensive international careers, the sopranos Helena Ek and Anna Friman have a broad common repertoire ranging from early music to folk music. TICKETS: 200 SEK N.B.: The SEMFestival pass is NOT valid for this concert! Subject to change! |
23:00 - 23:45The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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Welcome to the world of fables where animals of different kinds live side by side, each with their own peculiarities and characteristics. A musical and dance baroque performance inspired by the 17th century writer Jean de la Fontaine's collection of fables. About power, democracy and making your voice heard even though you are small. In cooperation with Vadstena-Akademien. TICKETS: 80 SEK (child) / 120 SEK (adult) In Swedish. Subject to change! |
10:00 - 10:45The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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NB! Please note that concert time and venue have changed to 12.15 noon, in the Finnish Church! In this exciting concert, follow the development of the Spanish guitar from 1500-1700; from the publication of the first vihuela book, El Maestro, by Luys Milán (1536) to the publication of Instruccion de Música sobre Guitarra Española, by Gaspar Sanz (1697). José Miguel Moreno is unanimously recognised as one of today's leading specialists in historical plucked string instruments, such as the vihuela, Renaissance and Baroque guitar, Renaissance and Baroque lute, theorbo and classical-romantic guitar. TICKETS: 170 SEK Subject to change! In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes. |
12:15 - 13:15The Finnish Church |
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 An exciting journey of discovery into unknown Ukrainian sacred baroque music illustrated with sounding live performances. TICKETS: 100 SEK SEMF is organising a fundraiser and all contributions will go to a project aimed at rescuing, preserving and digitising Ukrainian music scores in danger of being lost. It is possible to make a contribution directly at the seminar, swish to SEMF's number 123 308 77 23 or deposit a sum on SEMF's bank account: 5622-1872. Please write "Ukraine" in the message. Thank you in advance for your support! In English. With the support of Christian Schoenenberger, former ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine and Sweden. With the support of Maria Söderberg, president of the Torsten Söderbergs Foundation etc. With the support of the Ukranian Institute of Sweden With the support of Istituto Italiano di Cultura Stoccolma Subject to change! |
14:00 - 15:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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From our neighbouring European country, where a war is going on before our eyes, we are visited by this ensemble of young singers, who have researched and performed works from a Kiev manuscript, representative of the Ukrainian sacred baroque music tradition. A unique opportunity to familiarise yourself with music never before heard in Sweden! TICKETS: 130/270 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. SEMF is organising a fundraiser and all contributions will go to a project aimed at rescuing, preserving and digitising Ukrainian music scores in danger of being lost. It is possible to make a contribution directly at the seminar, swish to SEMF's number 123 308 77 23 or deposit a sum on SEMF's bank account: 5622-1872. Please write "Ukraine" in the message. Thank you in advance for your support! With the support of Christian Schoenenberger, former ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine and Sweden. With the support of Maria Söderberg, president of the Torsten Söderbergs Foundation etc. With the support of the Ukranian Institute of Sweden With the support of Istituto Italiano di Cultura Stoccolma Subject to change! |
17:00 - 18:00The Finnish Church |
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Emotional storms, forbidden love, ice-cold terror and burning hell, sea waves, birds chirping and howling winds - all spelt Händel, Vivaldi and Broschi. Elementary, dear audience: when Sweden's most famous mezzo-soprano, Ann Hallenberg, explores the universe of baroque opera together with the crispy Höör Barock, it can only be a brilliant concert! TICKETS: 120/300/450/520 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. Subject to change! |
19:30 - 21:30The German Church |
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At the Early Late Night Concert, you lie down comfortably on a mattress while listening to relaxing early music! A journey between the North and the Mediterranean along medieval songs and folklore. Fine-tuned songs by Perotinus, von Wolkenstein, from Codex Specialnik and Carmina Burana as well as traditional songs from Italy, France and Iceland. With their extensive international careers, the sopranos Helena Ek and Anna Friman have a broad common repertoire ranging from early music to folk music. TICKETS: 200 SEK N.B.: The SEMFestival pass is NOT valid for this concert! Subject to change! |
22:00 - 22:45The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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Welcome to the world of fables where animals of different kinds live side by side, each with their own peculiarities and characteristics. A musical and dance baroque performance inspired by the 17th century writer Jean de la Fontaine's collection of fables. About power, democracy and making your voice heard even though you are small. In cooperation with Vadstena-Akademien. In Swedish. TICKETS: 80 SEK (child) / 120 SEK (adult) Subject to change! |
10:00 - 10:45The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the history of Swedish drumming! Percussionist Rolf Landberg talks about his research work and brings to life a hidden musical treasure consisting of the repertoire that truly has been played in the Carolinian army during the Great Northern War 1700-1720. TICKETS: 100 SEK In Swedish. Subject to change! |
14:00 - 15:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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I am the madness, the one who gives pleasure to the world - the programme highlights and reconstructs typical 17th century Spanish dances and melodies: folías, zarabandas and jácaras - a musical world where passion, jealousy, love, sadness are ever present. Raquel Andueza is an internationally recognised Spanish singer and her award-winning ensemble La Galania has developed into one of Spain's most significant early music ensembles.
In collaboration with The Spanish Embassy and Instituto Cervantes With the support of AC/E (PICE) TICKETS: 130/270 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. Subject to change! |
17:30 - 18:30The Finnish Church |
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World première for a choreography of "Terpsichore" by German composer Michael Praetorius 1571-1621! Terpsichore, referring to the muse of dance is a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances. It is Praetorius´ most widely known and recorded work today as well as his solely surviving secular work. Choreography: Patrik Sörling. NB! Performed at EARLY MUSIC SWEDEN/Musikaliska Kvarteret, Stora scen, Nybrokajen 11. TICKETS: 150/250/390 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. In collaboration with Goethe-Institut Sweden. Subject to change! N.B.: The SEMFestival pass IS valid for this performance! |
20:00 - 21:00Musikaliska, Stora salen |
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At the Early Late Night Concert, you lie down comfortably on a mattress while listening to relaxing early music! A journey between the North and the Mediterranean along medieval songs and folklore. Fine-tuned songs by Perotinus, von Wolkenstein, from Codex Specialnik and Carmina Burana as well as traditional songs from Italy, France and Iceland. With their extensive international careers, the sopranos Helena Ek and Anna Friman have a broad common repertoire ranging from early music to folk music. TICKETS: 200 SEK N.B.: The SEMFestival pass is not valid for this concert! Subject to change! |
23:00 - 23:45The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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Welcome to the world of fables where animals of different kinds live side by side, each with their own peculiarities and characteristics. A musical and dance baroque performance inspired by the 17th century writer Jean de la Fontaine's collection of fables. About power, democracy and making your voice heard even though you are small. In cooperation with Vadstena-Akademien. In Swedish. TICKETS: 80 SEK (child) / 120 SEK (adult) Subject to change! |
10:00 - 10:45The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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 FLute expert Silke Gwendolyn Schulze captures the essence of a medieval piper, through a display of a varied repertoire and a range of rarely heard sounds from the Renaissance double reed instrument as well as from the medieval double flute, pipe or drum.
TICKETS: 150 SEK
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12:00 - 13:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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What exciting things are taking place in Europe, in the world of early music today? From performances and recordings of historically informed music to research and preservation efforts, the field of early music is constantly evolving. This session offers insights into the many festivals and projects currently taking place across the continent and examine the important role of international collaboration in this context. Adèle Fourcade is the General Secretary of REMA (European Early Music Network), with headquarters in Paris, France. TICKETS: 100 SEK In English |
14:00 - 15:00The Stockholm Cathedral Parish Hall |
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World première for a choreography of "Terpsichore" by German composer Michael Praetorius 1571-1621! Terpsichore, referring to the muse of dance is a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances. It is Praetorius´ most widely known and recorded work today as well as his sole surviving secular work. Choreography: Patrik Sörling. NB! Performed at EARLY MUSIC SWEDEN/Musikaliska Kvarteret, Stora scen, Nybrokajen 11. TICKETS: 150/250/390 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. In collaboration with Goethe-Institut Sweden. Subject to change! N.B.: The SEMFestival pass is not valid for this performance! |
15:30 - 16:30Musikaliska, Stora salen |
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  "The music just pours out of him" has been written about the fine Croatian violinist Bojan Čičić and the renowned British harpsichordist Richard Egarr has been described as "a great musician but also a great communicator". An extraordinary duo of baroque experts who venture on J S Bach's sonatas with unprecedented intensity and bravura! TICKETS: 130/290 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. Subject to change! |
17:30 - 18:30The Finnish Church |
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Festival finale: Gustav Vasa's appointment King of Sweden on 6 June 1523 is pompously celebrated with voices, organ and trombones - with festive sounds from his grandson Sigismund III's magnificent chapel in Vilnius! Canto Fiorito, led by Rodrigo Calveyra, soon became Lithuania's most dynamic and internationally recognised early music ensemble - here in collaboration with singers from the Swedish Ensemble Villancico. Works by Scacchi, Pekiel, Pacelli, Cato and Stadlmayer. In collaboration with the Lithuanian Cultural Attaché in Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Supported by the Lithuanian Culture Institute. TICKETS: 120/250/400/470 SEK. Child ticket: 120 SEK. Subject to change! Canto Fiorito & Ensemble Villancico
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19:30 - 21:30The German Church |
