Musica Vitae har sitt säte i Växjö och är en del av Musik i Syd.

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1 Autumn season 2017

2 är orkestern som tar livets musik till den enskilde lyssnaren. Med stringent elegans hanterar de 15 stråkarna konstmusikens alla världar. Här ryms barock och romantik likväl som modernism och samtida musik från olika genrer. Att lyssna till är intimt och nära, storslaget och färgsprakande dramatiskt. Med konstnärlige ledaren Malin Broman i spetsen presenterar ensemblen okonventionella musikaliska kombinationer och knyter ständigt nya kontakter med ledande solister, dirigenter och tonsättare, världen över. framträder på små och stora scener i Sverige och utomlands. Internationellt har orkestern välkomnats varmt i bland annat Kina, USA, Grekland, Schweiz, Tyskland och Spanien. Orkesterns mångsidiga repertoar syns, hörs och recenseras regelbundet i både digital och tryckt media. har sitt säte i Växjö och är en del av Musik i Syd.

3 Chamber Orchestra is the ensemble that brings live music indeed the music of life to each and every individual member of the audience. The vast realm that is art music is handled the utmost precision and elegance by its 15 string players. The repertoire consists of baroque and romantic as well as modernist and contemporary music from a wide variety of genres. Listening to is intimate and close, magnificent and dramatically colourful. Spearheaded by Artistic Director Malin Broman the ensemble presents musically unconventional constellations, continually forging new ties leading soloists, conductors and composers worldwide. appear on stages big and small in Sweden and abroad. Internationally, the orch estra has been warmly greeted in China, the United States, Greece, Switzerland, Germany and Spain to name but a few countries. Their versatile repertoire is regularly seen, heard and reviewed in digital and print media. Chamber Orchestra is based in Växjö, Sweden, and is a part of the music institution Musik i Syd. Photo: Alexander Mahmoud

4 between worlds In 1917 Arnold Schoenberg composed his Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) to the poem by Richard Dehmel, inspired by his first encounter his future wife. Shortly thereafter, in 1919, Rebecca Clarke became the first woman to win a major composition contest in England. Another 100 years earlier Niels Gade was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Together music by a contemporary woman composer, award-winning Britta Byström, we walk between the ages and different musical worlds. Malin Broman Photo:Dan Welldon music Britta Byström Rebecca Clarke Niels Gade Arnold Schönberg Malin Broman artistic director, violin, viola 12 september Open rehersal Växjö Utvandrarnas hus 14 september, Ystad Kloster 15 september, Växjö Utvandrarnas hus (introduction 18.30) 16 september, Särö, Släps kyrka 17 september, Lerum Dergårdsteatern

5 the grand Family music party opera festivity! Photo: Christian Andersson, Alexander Mahmoud What is Opera? How did it all begin and what was it like in the very beginning? Rickard Söderberg and the orchestra guide the audience through an abundance of operatic gems, written by well-known masters and lesser know composers of the genre. The audience are invited to participate, using the hats and masks they themselves have crafted prior to the concert. The result will be our very own Opera! Recommended from ages 5 and up. music From Monteverdi via Mozart to Verdi and many more. Rickard Söderberg tenor Simona Bonfiglioli leader Växjö Music school's chamber orchestra Students from Kristianstad Music school 30 september Kristianstad Kulturkvarteret (concert 14.00) 1 october Växjö Konserthus (concert 15.00) 7 october Malmö Palladium (concert 14.00)

6 Photo: Andreas Pålsson hans pålsson The musicianship and thoughts about music as presented by Hans Pålsson in the long-running television series Dead maestros society brought music from all over the world directly in to our living rooms. In this concert we hear him perform the rarely played The Four Temperaments by Hindemith. The evening starts another maestro, namely Johann Sebastian Bach, lending his temperament to our string players. The second half is entirely dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; his Piano Concerto no 12 in A major is in the composer's own words "...light-hearted and serious, dazzling and easy on the ear out being insipid". music Johann Sebastian Bach Paul Hindemith Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Hans Pålsson piano Malin Nyström concertmaster 11 october, Open rehersal Växjö Utvandrarnas hus 13 october, Växjö Palladium (introduction 18.30) 14 october, Tingsryd Söderportkyrkan 15 october, Varberg Teatern

7 Photo: Lena Lahti, Johan Ljungström best of baroque Bach's Cantatas for solo alto might possibly be the most beautiful vocal works he ever composed. Our guest singer is Marianne Beate Kielland, the award-winning and Grammy nominee mezzo soprano from Norway whose unique voice and stunning charisma enchant audiences around the globe. We are also delighted to present our very own solo violist Daniel Eklund in the Viola Concerto by Telemann. The concert is led by Fredrik Malmberg. music Johann Sebastian Bach Carl Philip Telemann Dorota Siuda concertmaster Daniel Eklund viola Magdalena Fronczak oboe Marianne Beate Kielland alto Fredrik Malmberg leader, organ 25 october, Ängelholm Stadsbibliotek 26 october, Växjö domkyrka 27 october, Malmö St Petri kyrka 28 october, Tingsryd Tingsås kyrka 29 october, Bromölla Näsums kyrka

8 chamber music on the move In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Smålands Museum, explore the museum's many rooms filling them music. The audience is invited to stroll around the museum and experience the orchestra in various small settings. The event coincides the annual formal gathering of the Smålands Akademi, and academy members and this year's laureates will be attending the concerts. The final concert will be given at the Växjö Cathedral, where violinist Malin Broman and pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips play parts of Double Concerto for Violin and Piano, composed by Felix Mendelssohn, 14 years of age at the time. music Felix Mendelssohn and more Malin Broman artistic director, violin Simon Crawford-Phillips piano 11 november, Växjö Kulturparken Småland, Växjö domkyrka, 17.00

9 Photos from the chamber music production in spring Photos: Anders Bergön.

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11 Photo: Alexander Mahmoud

12 Photo: Börje Dahrén lisa långbacka Smålands Musikarkiv is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout the year, and accordionist Lisa Långbacka has been commissioned to compose a piece of music based on folk tunes from the province of Småland. Lisa was named Accordionist of the Year in 2014, and has forged a career for herself as a proficient improviser oscillating between genres both as a musician and as a composer. Together this versatile, charismatic and expressive performer will give a concert infused tradition and modernity. music Sven Ahlbäck Mats Edén Reine Jönsson Lisa Långbacka folk music written by women Dorota Siuda concertmaster Lisa Långbacka accordeon 18 november, Tingsryd Söderportkyrkan 19 november, Kristianstad Kulturkvarteret 21 november Växjö Linnéuniversitetet, Växjö PM&Vänner, 18.00

13 handel's messiah Advent is gleaming light! Once again perform what might possibly be the most beloved oratorio ever; Messiah by Handel. This year in collaboration the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, star conductor Fredrik Malmberg, world class soloists and international wind players. Messiah was composed in 1741 and was premiered at a charity concert in Dublin the following year. The first performance was led by the composer himself from the organ. Ever since, the Messiah has been a favourite and is more than any other music strongly associated Advent and Christmas. music Georg Friedrich Händel Dorota Siuda concertmaster Eric Ericsons Kammarkör Fredrik Malmberg director Ditte Höjgaard Andersen soprano Marianne Beate Kielland alt Anders J Dahlin tenor Jakob Högström bass 28 november, Växjö Konserthus 29 november, Stockholm Konserthuset 1 december, Vara Konserthus 2 december, Ytterjärna Kulturhuset

14 Photo: Henrik Peel christmas in a folk music spirit 's very own Christmas concert is a popular tradition and this year we are joined on stage by singer and keyed fiddle player Emilia Amper and percussionist Dan Svensson. Together we hope to bring light in the time of darkness! Our guests will continue the evening by playing dance music fellow folk musicians at a venue across the street from the concert hall directly after the last concert. Ticket holding members of the concert audience are invited free of charge. music New and traditional christmas music from near and far. Emilia Amper keyed fiddle Dan Svensson percussion 15 december, and Växjö Utvandrarnas hus (the dance night starts directly after the last concert)

15 familjejul For more than a decade now Olle Steimer has guided orchestra and audience through all things Christmassy. Musica Vitae's string players are joined by Santa and his helpers, Lucia and gingerbread men to help us all get into the true spirit of Christmas. Recommended from the ages 4 and up. Olle Steimer host 16 december, Växjö Teater 17 december, Älmhult Folkets hus

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17 Photo: Alexander Mahmoud, Mattias de Frumerie