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May 30, 2026, 6:00 pm

Concert and manifestation for togetherness

Leksands church, Leksand

I’m participating in this manifestation and concert, which is the conclusion of a global conference about togetherness and environmental issues. I’m singing part of the song to joy from Beethovens ninth symphony in an arrangement by Mats Liljefors. The other participants are: Ale Möller Band, Sofia Sandén, The Choir Amanda, Orchestra and choir under Mats Liljefors.

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May 7, 2026

Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen

Trollhättans kyrka, Trollhättan

I am the bass soloist in cantata 145 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen at Trollhättans Early Music-days. In addition, Johann Helmich Roman’s Te Deum will be performed in the concert. I will complement the Roman-theme with his bass aria “Vår frälserman och broder” (Our savior and brother).

April 3, 2026, 3:00 pm

Buxtehude-cantatas

Linköpings Cathedral, Linköping

I’m singing the Buxtehude-cantatas An filius non est Dei and Fürwahr, er truh unsre Krankheit in Linköping cathedral with Östgöta barock under Torbjörn Köhl.

March 29, 2026, 6:00 pm

Passion of St Luke

Västerås Cathedral, Västerås

I’m singing Christ in the Passion of St Luke by Rolf Martinsson in Västerås Cathedral. Karin Blom is the evangelist and soprano soloist, Västerås Cathedrals motet choir sings with an orchestra and with Henrik Alinder on organ under the baton of Benjamin Åberg. Archbishop emeritus Anders Wejryd reads the texts.

March 26, 2026, 7:00 pm

Cozzolani’s Vespro della Beata Vergine

Tyska kyrkan, Göteborg

I’m singing Cozzolani’s Vespro della Beata Vergine together with Göteborg Baroque under Magnus Kjellson. ”…the nuns in the Santa Radegonda-monastery are known as the best singers in Italy […] who fill the heart with surprise”, the gentleman Filippo Picinelli reported in 1670 when he witnessed Chiara Margarita Cozzolanis musical artistry in her monastery Santa Radegonda. Cozzolani was for many years a prominent composer, and in this concert, we perform her most well known and well loved piece: Vespro della Beata Vergine.

March 25, 2026, 7:00 pm

Cozzolani’s Vespro della Beata Vergine

German church, Göteborg

I’m singing Cozzolani’s Vespro della Beata Vergine together with Göteborg Baroque under Magnus Kjellson. ”…the nuns in the Santa Radegonda-monastery are known as the best singers in Italy […] who fill the heart with surprise”, the gentleman Filippo Picinelli reported in 1670 when he witnessed Chiara Margarita Cozzolanis musical artistry in her monastery Santa Radegonda. Cozzolani was for many years a prominent composer, and in this concert, we perform her most well known and well loved piece: Vespro della Beata Vergine.

March 22, 2026, 4:00 pm

Rossini’s Stabat Mater

December 24, 2025, 11:00 am

Christmas Play

Adolf Fredriks Church, Stockholm

I’m Herod in the traditional Christmas Play in Adolf Fredrik’s church led by Thea Svensson.

December 21, 2025, 5:00 pm

Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium

Växjö Domkyrka, Växjö

I am the bass soloist in J. S. Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium in Växjö Cathedral together with Elin Eriksson soprano, Mathilda Bryngelsson alto, Johannes Frisberg tenor, Växjö oratory choir and Musica Vitae under Sten-Inge Petersson.

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November 30, 2025, 4:00 pm

Advent Concert

Västerled church, Stockholm

I am soloist at the advent concert in Västerled church in Stockholm with the local choirs under Fredrik Zander.

November 16, 2025, 6:00 pm

Requiem ad libitum

Risinge kyrka, Finspång

This is a concert with Musikaliska Sällskapets Kammarkör under Inger Dalene where we sing movements from Requiems by a numver of composers (Fauré, Mozart, Brahms, Gjeilo, Lloyd Webber, Sköld etc). I am the bass soloist.

Songs and Dances of Death

Golden Foajé, Royal Opera, Stockholm

I’m singing at a lunch concert in the golden foajé at the Royal Opera together with Bengt Tribukait on piano. We are presenting Mussorgskys beautiful ad haunting Songs and Dances of Death, and the audience is served lunch. The concert is around 30 minutes.

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October 19, 2025, 5:00 pm

God in Disguise

Sollentuna church, Sollentuna

I’m singing the baritone solo in Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in Disguise together with Laurenetii motet choir choir under Ewa Lena Kansbod.

October 11, 2025, 6:00 pm

Acis & Galatea

Dôme de Grandes écuries, Chantilly, France

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea together with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón.

Charlotte Bowden – Galatea
Guy Cutting – Acis
Staffan Liljas – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo – Damon

Cappella Mediterranea
Chœur de Chambre de Namur

Leonardo García-Alarcón

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October 10, 2025, 8:00 pm

Acis & Galatea

Grand Manège Namur Concert Hall, Namur, Belgium

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea together with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón.

Charlotte Bowden – Galatea
Guy Cutting – Acis
Staffan Liljas – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo – Damon

Cappella Mediterranea
Chœur de Chambre de Namur

Leonardo García-Alarcón

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October 5, 2025, 4:00 pm

Reflections over death and life

Siljansnäs church, Siljansnäs

I’m performing a Lieder-concert with Bengt Tribukait on piano. It includes Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death and Brahm’s Vier ernste Gesänge. In addition, we perform songs by Gunnar de Frumerie.

September 20, 2025, 8:30 pm

Acis & Galatea

Ambronay Festival, Ambronay

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea together with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón.

Charlotte Bowden – Galatea
Hugo Hymas – Acis
Staffan Liljas – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo – Damon

Maud Bessard Morandas, soprano
Leandro Marziotte, countertenor
Raphaël Hardmeyer, bass

Cappella Mediterranea
Leonardo García-Alarcón

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September 13, 2025, 5:00 pm

Wings of Song – From Mozart’s light to the depths of Brahms

Leksands kyrka, Leksand

I’m singing on the final concert of the festival Hildasholmsmusiken together with Elisabeth Zeuthen Schneider on violin, Mina Fred on viola, Toke Møldrup on cello and Daniele Rinaldo on piano. I will perform among other things Brahm’s Vier ernste Gesänge and Emil Sjögren’s Tre sånger för basröst.

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August 31, 2025, 2:30 pm

Jevgeni Onegin

Opera op het Hogeland, Groningen, Holland

I’m performing the role of Gremin in this production of Tjajkovskij’s Eugene Onegin at Opera op het Hogeland. The stage director is Brigitte Odett and Peter Bogaert is the musical director and conductor.

Varvara Tishina – Tatjana
Tiemo Wang – Jevgeni
Francis Ng – Lenski
Maria Koshiishi – Olga
Annemieke van der Ploeg – Larina
Staffan Liljas – Gremin

August 30, 2025, 2:30 pm

Jevgeni Onegin

Opera op het Hogeland, Groningen, Holland

I’m performing the role of Gremin in this production of Tjajkovskij’s Eugene Onegin at Opera op het Hogeland. The stage director is Brigitte Odett and Peter Bogaert is the musical director and conductor.

Varvara Tishina – Tatjana
Tiemo Wang – Jevgeni
Francis Ng – Lenski
Maria Koshiishi – Olga
Annemieke van der Ploeg – Larina
Staffan Liljas – Gremin

August 29, 2025, 7:30 pm

Jevgeni Onegin

July 5, 2025, 6:00 pm

God in disguise and Magnificat

Siljansnäs church, Siljansnäs

I’m singing Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in disguise and Bach’s Magnificat together with the oratorio choir Vox and Cappella Alfveniensis under Bengt Ollén. The other soloists are Agnes Auer, Carolina Bengtsdotter-Ljung and Mats Carlsson.

June 22, 2025, 4:00 pm

My festival day arrives

Leksands kyrka, Leksand

I’m singing a program of sacred music together with Åke Skommar on orgel. The program includes music by Bach, Otto Olsson’s Sacred songs for bass baritone and organ and a number of sacred hits by Gustav Nordqvist.

June 18, 2025, 7:30 pm

Reflections on Death and Life

Västerleds church, Stockholm

I’m singing a lieder program together with Bengt Tribukait on piano. It includes Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death and Brahm’s Vier ernste Gesänge.

June 8, 2025, 4:00 pm

Richard Blackford’s Mirror of Perfection

Bergshamra kyrka, Bergshamra

I am the baritone soloist in the first performance in Sweden of Blackford’s Mirror of Perfection together with Bergshamra vocal ensemble, Johanna Martell soprano and orchestra under Lars Artborg.

May 27, 2025

God in disguise

Nacka church, Stockholm

I’m the baritone soloist in Lars-Erik Larssons God in disguise in Nacka church under Per Rönnblom. Soprano soloist is Linnea Törnqvist and Casper Wikström plays the organ.

May 10, 2025, 5:00 pm

Petite Messe Solenelle

Linköping Cathedral, Linköping

I am bass soloist in Rossini’s Petit Messe Solenelle in Linköping Cathedral together with Åsa Jäger soprano, Matilda Paulsson alto, Mikael Stenbaek tenor, Carlos Murakami piano, Bengt Tribukait harmonium together with Domkyrkokören and Domkyrkans kammarkör under Marie-Louise Beckman.

May 8, 2025

Opening concert at Trollhättan Early Music Days

Trollhättans kyrka, Trollhättan

I’m singing at the opening concert at Trollhättan Early Music Days under Mattias Eklund. We will perform:
J. S. Bach: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147)
J. D. Zelenka: Te Deum laudamus à 5 (ZWV 146)

April 18, 2025, 11:00 am

Sixten’s St John Passion

Visby Cathedral, Visby

I’m singing Pilate in Fredrik Sixten’s St John Passion in Visby Cathedral under Peter Alrikson. The other soloists are Mattias Nilsson as Christ, Samuel Kåring as the evangelist and Britta Backlund Rödland as soprano soloist.

April 13, 2025

J. S. Bach Passion of St John

Falu Kristine church, Falun

I’m singing Pilate in J. S. Bach’s Passion of St John in Falu Kristine church with Rebaroque and Falu Kristine church choir under Henrik Alinder. The other soloists are Lovisa Karlsson soprano, Carolina Bengtsdotter Ljung alto, Mikael Stenbaek evangelist/tenor and Håkan Ekenäs, Christ.

March 9, 2025, 6:00 pm

Sacred Concert

Trinity chruch, Arvika

I’m performing a sacred solo program together with Åke Skommar on the organ and Kicki Liljedahl on flute. The program includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s outstandig Cantata 82: Ich habe genug, Otto Olsson’s Sacred Songs for Bass-baritone and a number of sacred hits by Gustav Nordqvist.

March 8, 2025, 4:00 pm

Coffee Cantata by Bach

Wermland Museum, Karlstad

I’m singing Schlendrian in Johann Sebastian Bach’s coffee cantata (BWV 211, Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht) at Wermland Early Music Festival together with Flauguissimo Ensemble.

Staffan Liljas, bass – Schlendrian
Madeleine Alsop, soprano – Lieschen
Arvid Emilsson, tenor

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March 7, 2025, 7:00 pm

Coffee Cantata by Bach

Small Concert Hall, Ingesund Conservatory, Arvika

I’m singing Schlendrian in Johann Sebastian Bach’s coffee cantata (BWV 211, Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht) at Wermland Early Music Festival together with Flauguissimo Ensemble.

Staffan Liljas, bass – Schlendrian
Madeleine Alsop, soprano – Lieschen
Arvid Emilsson, tenor

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January 31, 2025, 8:00 pm

Handel: Acis & Galatea

Opéra Royal de Versailles, France

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea in Versailles with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón in a recording for Château de Versailles Spectacles.

Joélle Harvey, soprano – Galatea
Hugo Hymas, tenor – Acis
Staffan Liljas, bass – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo, tenor – Damon
Fabio Trümpy, tenor – Coridon

Maud Bessard Morandas, soprano
Leandro Marziotte, countertenor
Raphaël Hardmeyer, bass

Cappella Mediterreana
Leonardo García Alarcón, organ och conducting

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January 30, 2025

Handel: Acis & Galatea (recording)

Genève, Switzerland

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea in Versailles with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón in a recording for Château de Versailles Spectacles.

Joélle Harvey, soprano – Galatea
Hugo Hymas, tenor – Acis
Staffan Liljas, bass – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo, tenor – Damon
Fabio Trümpy, tenor – Coridon

Maud Bessard Morandas, soprano
Leandro Marziotte, countertenor
Raphaël Hardmeyer, bass

Cappella Mediterreana
Leonardo García Alarcón, organ och conducting

January 29, 2025

Handel: Acis & Galatea (recording)

Genève, Switzerland

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea in Versailles with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón in a recording for Château de Versailles Spectacles.

Joélle Harvey, soprano – Galatea
Hugo Hymas, tenor – Acis
Staffan Liljas, bass – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo, tenor – Damon
Fabio Trümpy, tenor – Coridon

Maud Bessard Morandas, soprano
Leandro Marziotte, countertenor
Raphaël Hardmeyer, bass

Cappella Mediterreana
Leonardo García Alarcón, organ och conducting

January 28, 2025

Handel: Acis & Galatea (recording)

Genève, Switzerland

I’m singing Polypheme in Handel’s Acis & Galatea in Versailles with Cappella Mediterreana under Leonardo García Alarcón in a recording for Château de Versailles Spectacles.

Joélle Harvey, soprano – Galatea
Hugo Hymas, tenor – Acis
Staffan Liljas, bass – Polyphemus
Valerio Contaldo, tenor – Damon
Fabio Trümpy, tenor – Coridon

Maud Bessard Morandas, soprano
Leandro Marziotte, countertenor
Raphaël Hardmeyer, bass

Cappella Mediterreana
Leonardo García Alarcón, organ och conducting

January 6, 2025, 3:00 pm

Christmas Oratorio parts 1-6

Västra Vrams church, Västra Vram

I’m bass soloist in J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio parts 1-6 with QiHu and Drottningholms Baroque Ensemble under Lukas Arvidsson och Lena Ekman Frisk. The soloists are Maria Keohane soprano, Kristina Hammarström alto, Anders J Dahlin tenor and Staffan Liljas bass.

January 5, 2025, 3:00 pm

Christmas Oratorio parts 1-6

Degeberga church, Degeberga

I’m bass soloist in J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio parts 1-6 with QiHu and Drottningholms Baroque Ensemble under Lukas Arvidsson och Lena Ekman Frisk. The soloists are Maria Keohane soprano, Kristina Hammarström alto, Anders J Dahlin tenor and Staffan Liljas bass.

December 25, 2024, 6:00 am

Early Christmas Mass

Leksands church, Leksand

I’m soloist at the traditional early Christmas Mass in Leksands church and will sing Adam’s “O Holy Night” among other things.

December 24, 2024, 11:00 am

Christmas play in Adolf Fredrik

Adolf Fredriks church, Stockholm

I’m Herod in Adolf Fredrik church’s traditional Christmas play under Isabel Josephson.

December 15, 2024, 6:00 pm

Gloria – New Postcards from the Baroque

Nacka church, Stockholm

I’m singing in this concert with favourites from the Christmas music of the Baroque. Nacka Chamber Choir sings and Drottningholms Baroque Ensemble plays under Per Rönnblom with Agnes Auer as soprano soloist.

November 10, 2024, 6:00 pm

Requiem ad libitum

Kärna church, Linköping

This is a concert with Musikaliska Sällskapets Kammarkör under Inger Dalene where we sing movements from Requiems by a numver of composers (Fauré, Mozart, Brahms, Gjeilo, Lloyd Webber, Sköld etc). I am the bass soloist.

November 9, 2024, 6:00 pm

Requiem ad libitum

Östra Husby church, Norrköping

This is a concert with Musikaliska Sällskapets Kammarkör under Inger Dalene where we sing movements from Requiems by a numver of composers (Fauré, Mozart, Brahms, Gjeilo, Lloyd Webber, Sköld etc). I am the bass soloist.

November 3, 2024

Mozart’s Requiem

Maria Magdalena church, Stockholm

I’m singing Mozart’s Requiem together with Maria Magdalena chamber choir under Mats Nilsson.

November 2, 2024, 4:00 pm

Mozart’s Requiem

Leksand church, Leksand

I’m performing Mozart’s Requiem in Leksand church together with Leksand’s church choirr under Mikael Boström.

October 20, 2024, 4:00 pm

Mozart’s Requiem

St Lars church, Linköping

I am the bass soloist in Mozart’s Requiem together with Johannelund Motet choir and St Lars Chamber Choir under Linn Björklid and Bo Ingelberg. Anna Zander Sand is the alto soloist and Mattias Hedegaard is the tenor soloist.

October 20, 2024, 7:00 pm

Mozart’s Requiem

St Lars kyrka, Linköping

I am the bass soloist in Mozart’s Requiem together with Johannelund Motet choir and St Lars Chamber Choir under Linn Björklid and Bo Ingelberg. Anna Zander Sand is the alto soloist and Mattias Hedegaard is the tenor soloist.

September 18, 2024

Lieder by Oliver Gruhn (recording)

Hamburg, Tyskland

I’m recording eight songs by the composer Oliver Gruhn together with Symfoniker Hamburg to texts by Hermann Hesse.

September 17, 2024

Lieder by Oliver Gruhn (recording)

Hamburg, Tyskland

I’m recording eight songs by the composer Oliver Gruhn together with Symfoniker Hamburg to texts by Hermann Hesse.

Mendelssohn’s Elias

Siljansnäs church, Siljansnäs

I’m the bass soloist in Mendelssohn’s Elias together with Oratoriekören Vox and Cappella Alfvéniensis under Bengt Ollén. Agnes Auer is soprano soloist, Carolina Bengtsdotter Ljung alto soloist and Mats Carlsson is tenor soloist.

May 5, 2024, 5:00 pm

Final Concert, Trollhättan Early Music Festival

Trollhättans church, Trollhättan

I am the bass soloist at the final concert of the Trollhättan Early Music Festival. We perform Falvetti’s Il Diluvio universale, which is likely a first performance in Sweden, and Charpentier’s Extremum Dei Judicium. Kathrin Lorenzen and Ingrid Berg are the soprano soloists, Maria Forslund the alto soloist and Martin Vanberg the tenor soloist with Trollhättan Motet Choir accompanied by an historically informed ensemble under Mattias Eklund.

April 20, 2024, 6:00 pm

Schütz-concert

Leksand church, Leksand

I am the bass soloist in this concert with music by and around Heinrich Schütz. We perform music by Schütz, Prætorius, Johann Michael Bach and Gabrieli. Helena Ek is the soprano soloist and Torbjörn Cervin is the tenor soloist. Leksand church choir and the Schütz society as well as a historically informed orchestra participate under Mikael Boström Eric and Stefan Parkman.

April 13, 2024, 7:00 pm

Time Is Running Out

Kulturhuset tio14, Falun

I am the featured soloist at a concert with Dalasinfoniettan called “Time Is Running Out”. It is an eclectic program reminding us that time is a never ending well and that we have to enjoy and embrace every moment The program is put together by Dalasinfoniettan’s new head conductor Claire Levacher. Among other things, I will be performing the bass solos from Haydn’s Jahreszeitung.

Medverkande

Claire Levacher – Conductor
Staffan Liljas – Bass
Dalasinfoniettan

Repertoar

Györgi Ligeti Poème Symphonique for hundred mechanical metronomes
Felix Mendelssohn from A midsummer night’s dream
Joseph Haydn from Jahreszeitung
Arthur Honegger from Pastorale d’été
Georges Delerue from Fanfares pour tous les temps
Tôn-Thât Tiêt Vo vi

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April 12, 2024, 7:00 pm

Time Is Running Out

Aveny Folkets Hus, Ludvika

I am the featured soloist at a concert with Dalasinfoniettan called “Time Is Running Out”. It is an eclectic program reminding us that time is a never ending well and that we have to enjoy and embrace every moment The program is put together by Dalasinfoniettan’s new head conductor Claire Levacher. Among other things, I will be performing the bass solos from Haydn’s Jahreszeitung.

Medverkande

Claire Levacher – Conductor
Staffan Liljas – Bass
Dalasinfoniettan

Repertoar

Györgi Ligeti Poème Symphonique for hundred mechanical metronomes
Felix Mendelssohn from A midsummer night’s dream
Joseph Haydn from Jahreszeitung
Arthur Honegger from Pastorale d’été
Georges Delerue from Fanfares pour tous les temps
Tôn-Thât Tiêt Vo vi

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March 29, 2024, 6:00 pm

C. P. E. Bach’s St Mark Passion, H 787

Falu Kristine church, Falun

I’m Christ in C. P. E. Bach’s St Mark Passion (H 787) in Falu Kristine church. Participants: Elin Skorup, soprano; Anna Zander, alto; Niklas Engquist, tenor; Torbjörn Cervin, tenor; Staffan Liljas, bass; Falu Kristine church choir; Dalasinfoniettan; Henrik Alinder, Conductor.

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March 24, 2024, 6:00 pm

B Tommy Andersson’s Passio

Linköping Cathedral, Linköping

I’m Christ in the first performance of B Tommy Andersson’s Matthew Passion in Linköping Cathedral. Participants: Elin Skorup, soprano; Katija Dragojevic, mezzo; Staffan Liljas, bass; Sara Michelin, organ; Karin Svanberg Anker and Malin Bratt, viola; Niklaas Veltman and Florian Erpleding, cello; Linköping Cathedral Choir; Marie-Louise Beckman, conductor. No entrance fee, but donations welcome.

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March 10, 2024, 4:00 pm

Requiem by Fauré

Heliga Trefaldighet church, Gävle

I’m the baritone soloist in Fauré’s Requiem in this choir concert with Uppsala diocese church singers association. I will also sing “En prière” by Fauré. Choir singers from the diocese and the orchestra Camerata Upsaliae under Elin Emtell Rubinsztein performs Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine by G Fauré. Anna-Carin Jutestål is soprano soloist and Marcus Edgar the conductor.

March 9, 2024, 6:00 pm

Requiem by Fauré

Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala

I’m the baritone soloist in Fauré’s Requiem in this choir concert with Uppsala diocese church singers association. I will also sing “En prière” by Fauré. Choir singers from the diocese and the orchestra Camerata Upsaliae under Elin Emtell Rubinsztein performs Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine by G Fauré. Anna-Carin Jutestål is the soprano soloist and Marcus Edgar and Milke Falck the conductors.

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January 7, 2024

Rosenberg’s Den Heliga Natten

Tumba church, Tumba

I’m singing Herod in Rosenberg’s Den Heliga Natten in Tumba church together with Botkyrka Symphony Orchestra under Karolina Bråkenhielm.

December 25, 2023, 6:00 am

Early Christmas Mass

Leksand church, Leksand

I’m soloist at the traditional early Christmas mass in Leksand church and will sing “O holy night” as well as Sibelius Christmas song.

December 24, 2023, 11:00 am

Christmas Play

Adolf Fredriks Kyrka, Stockholm

December 3, 2023, 4:00 pm

Advent Concert

Västerled church, Stockholm

I’m soloist in an advent consert in the Västerled church together with the choirs of the church under Fredrik Zander.

November 25, 2023, 7:30 pm

Handel’s Acis & Galatea

Sala de Concerte a Liceului de Arta Ion Vidu, Timisoara

I’m singing Polyphemus in Handel’s Acis & Galatea at The Baroque Festival of Timisoara, which is the cultural capital of Europe in 2023.

Conductor: Mihnea Ignat
Galatea: Narcisa Brumar
Acis: Martin Vanberg
Polyphemus: Staffan Liljas
Damon: Jihan Shin
Orchestra Internationala a Festivalului Baroc Timisoara

November 12, 2023, 5:00 pm

Handel’s Acis & Galatea

Bâtiment des forces motrices, Genève

I’m performing Polyphemus in Handel’s Acis & Galatea in the version from 1788 in Mozarts orchestration. Galatea – Julie Roset, soprano; Acis – Mark Milhofer, tenor; Polyphemus – Staffan Liljas, bass; Damon – Valerio Contaldo, tenor; Coridon – Fabio Trümpy, tenor; Maud Bessard-Morandas, soprano; Leandro Marziotte, counter-tenor; Raphaël Hardmeyer, bass. With L’Orchestre de Chambre de Genève and Cappella Mediterranea under Leonardo García Alarcón.

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St. John Passion

Church of Our Lady, Enköping

I’m performing as Christ in J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion at the Church of Our Lady in Enköping under Jonas Marmbrandt.

April 7, 2023, 5:00 pm

Martinsson’s St Luke Passion

Visby Cathedral, Visby

I’m perforing as Christ in Rolf Martinsson’s St Luke Passion in Visby Domkyrka together with Elin Jakobsson, soprano, and with choir and orchestra under Peter Alrikson.

April 5, 2023, 7:00 pm

Aida

Wermland Opera, Karlstad

I’m performing as Il Re in the Wermland Opera production of Giuseppi Verdi’s Aida. Claes Fellbom directs and Eric Solén conducts. AnnLouice Lögdlund sings the role of Aida and Ole Aleksander Bang sings Radamès.

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April 2, 2023, 4:00 pm

Martinsson’s St Luke Passion

Leksand church, Leksand

Ich habe genug • Der Friede sei mit Dir • Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen

Valand, Gothenburg

The master of masters, Johann Sebastian Bach, also called the fifth evangelist, composed in the program’s three solo cantatas some of the most beautiful music written for bass voice – a divine lament combined with consolation.

Ich habe genug • Der Friede sei mit Dir • Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen

Leksand church, Leksand

I’m the bass soloist in Handel’s Messiah, performing with Leksands Kyrkokör, Mora Chamber Choir and Capella Alfvéniensis under Mikael Boström Eric.

Christmas Oratorio

The Concert Hall at Norrlandsoperan, Umeå

I’m the bass soloist in J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (parts 1 – 3) with the symphony orchestra of Norrlandsoperan under Stefan Parkman. Norrlandsoperans choir sings, and the other soloists are Amie Foon, alto and Olof Lilja, tenor.

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December 10, 2022, 4:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah

Klosters church, Eskilstuna

I’m the bass soloist in part 1 of Handel’s Messiah in Eskilstuna with Eskilstuna oratoriekör, Ars Musica, and Klosters kammarorkester, under Mila Thoors.

La Bohème

Kävlinge Kulturscen, Kävlinge

I’m participating in Malmö Opera’s tour production of G. Puccini’s La Bohème, performing Alcindoro and Benoit. Musical Director is Annika Bjelk and Sara Cronberg is the Stage Director.

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November 12, 2022, 4:00 pm

Actus Tragicus

Katarina Church, Stockholm

I’m the bass soloist in Bach’s Actus Tragicus and Mass in A major in Katarina Church together with Katarina Nova and Ann Wallgrens baroque orchestra under Lars Andersson.

September 4, 2022, 3:00 pm

God in Disguise

Falu Kristine Church, Falun

I am the baritone soloist in Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in Disguise (Förklädd Gud) at Dalarnas Choir Festival in a performance together with the Dalasinfonietta under David Lundblad. In addition, Jan-Åke Hillerud’s En svensk spelmansmässa is also performed at the concert.

July 10, 2022, 4:00 pm

Verdi’s Requiem

Siljansnäs church, Siljansnäs

I am the bass soloist in Verdi’s Requiem in Siljansnäs Church together with the Oratorio Choir VOX and the Bergslagen chamber symphony orchestra under Bengt Ollén.

May 21, 2022, 8:00 pm

Handel’s Acis & Galatea

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Paris

I’m performing the role of Polyphemus in Handel’s Acis & Galatea in this concert with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France under Leonardo García Alarcón. Julie Roset is Galatea, Mark Milhofer is Acis and Valerio Contaldo is Damon.

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May 7, 2022, 3:00 pm

XODUS

Stockholms Concert Hall, Stockholm

I’m singing in this performance with the Royal Stockholm Filharmonic Orchestra, Martin Fröst, the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Jesper Waldersten and Linus Fellbom.

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May 5, 2022, 7:00 pm

XODUS

Stockholms Concert Hall, Stockholm

I’m singing in this performance with the Royal Stockholm Filharmonic Orchestra, Martin Fröst, the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Jesper Waldersten and Linus Fellbom.

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April 22, 2022, 7:00 pm

Eric Ericson Chamber Choir

Strängnäs Domkyrka, Strängnäs

I’m singing in this a capella consert with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir under Grete Pedersen.

April 20, 2022, 7:00 pm

Eric Ericson Chamber Choir

Stockholms Konserthus, Stockholm

I’m singing in this a capella consert with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir under Grete Pedersen.

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April 15, 2022, 6:00 pm

Martinsson’s “Lukaspassionen”

Leksands church, Leksand

I am singing the role of Christ in Rolf Martinsson’s “Lukaspassionen” (Passion of St Luke) in Leksand’s church together with Leksand’s church choir under Michael Boström Eric.

April 10, 2022, 6:00 pm

Bach’s Passion of St John

Essinge church, Stockholm

I’m singing Christ in J. S. Bach’s Passion of St John together with Essinge Chamber Choir under Espen Myklebust Olsen.

April 10, 2022, 12:00 pm

Bach’s Passion of St John for kids

Essinge church, Stockholm

I’m singing Christ in this performance of Bach’s Passion of St John for kids with Essinge Chamber Choir under Espen Myklebust Olsen.

April 3, 2022, 4:00 pm

St Matthew Passion

St Lukes church, Kalhäll

I’m singing Pilate in the St Matthew Passion by J. S. Bach under Thore Kennestad.

March 27, 2022

Monteverdi’s Vespro della beata Vergine

Nacka church, Stockholm

I’m singing the bass solo in Monteverdi’s Vespro della beata Vergine in Nacka church together with the Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble under Bengt Ollén.

March 20, 2022, 4:00 pm

Martinsson’s “Lukaspassionen” – CANCELLED

Gottsunda Church, Uppsala

I’m performing Christ in a revised version of Rolf Martinsson’s Passion of St Luke together with Canzonettan under Kettil Skarby.

March 19, 2022, 6:00 pm

Martinsson’s “Lukaspassionen” – CANCELLED

Gottsunda Church, Uppsala

I’m performing Christ in a revised version of Rolf Martinsson’s Passion of St Luke together with Canzonettan under Kettil Skarby.

March 13, 2022, 4:00 pm

Martinsson’s “Lukaspassionen” – CANCELLED

Orsa Church, Orsa

I’m performing Christ in a revised version of Rolf Martinsson’s Passion of St Luke together with Canzonettan under Kettil Skarby.

March 5, 2022, 5:00 pm

Concert with Ensemble Villancico

Visby Cathedral, Visby

I’m performing with Ensemble Villancico in this concert under Peter Pontvik. Among other things, we perform Sweden’s oldest mass and music from the Källunge Codex. Entrance 100 kr.

January 16, 2022, 4:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah – CANCELLED

Mora church, Mora

I am the bass soloist in Handel’s Messiah (part 1) with Maria Keohane, soprano, Carolina Bengtsdotter Ljung, alto, Johan Christensson, tenor, Mora Chamber Choir, Leksands Church Choir and Bergslagen Chamber Symphony under Ulrika Ryssmats and Mikael Boström Eric’.

January 15, 2022, 6:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah

Leksands church, Leksand

I am the bass soloist in Handel’s Messiah (part 1) with Maria Keohane, soprano, Carolina Bengtsdotter Ljung, alto, Johan Christensson, tenor, Mora Chamber Choir, Leksands Church Choir and Bergslagen Chamber Symphony under Ulrika Ryssmats and Mikael Boström Eric’.

December 26, 2021, 4:00 pm

Christmas concert in Vallentuna

Vallentuna church, Vallentuna

I’m singing the traditional Christmas songs together with the choirs of Vallentuna church under Karin Solén.

December 24, 2021, 11:00 am

Christmas play in Adolf Fredrik

Adolf Fredriks church, Stockholm

I’m performing the role as Herod in Adolf Fredriks church’s traditional Christmas play.

December 19, 2021, 2:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah

Ekerö church, Ekerö

I’m the bass soloist in this performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Ekerö ensemble, Ekerö church choir and Ann Wallström’s baroque ensemble under Kerstin Baldwin Steiner.

December 19, 2021, 6:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah

Ekerö kyrka, Ekerö

I’m the bass soloist in this performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Ekerö ensemble, Ekerö church choir and Ann Wallström’s baroque ensemble under Kerstin Baldwin Steiner.

Mozart’s Requiem

Maria Magdalena church, Stockholm

I’m singing the bass solo in Mozart’s Requiem in Maria Magdalena church with Elin Rombo, soprano, Ivonne Fuchs, alt0, Carl Unander Scharin, tenor, Maria Magdalena Chamber Choir and an orchestra from the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under Mats Nilsson. We are performing the Franz Beyer version and the concert starts with Samuel Barber’s Adagio.

November 6, 2021, 5:00 pm

Fauré’s Requiem

Hedvig Eleonora Church, Stockholm

Djur som hatar människor

Uppsala City Theatre, Uppsala

I am performing the role of the quantum super computer Teus in the newly written musical Djur som hatar människor (Animals who hate humans) by Erik Gedeon at Uppsala City Theatre.

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September 25, 2021, 4:00 pm

Djur som hatar människor (Premiere)

Uppsala City Theater, Uppsala

I am performing the role of the quantum super computer Teus in the newly written musical Djur som hatar människor (Animals who hate humans) by Erik Gedeon at Uppsala City Theatre.

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September 19, 2021

From Bellman to Taube – Music from Maria Magdalena

Maria Magdalena church, Stockholm

I am performing music connected to Maria Magdalena parish in Stockholm together with Johan Hansson Lindström on harpsichord, organ and piano. We will present music and poetry by Lucidor, Bellman, Roman, Kraus, Zellbell, Taube and others.

September 12, 2021, 6:00 pm

Ich habe genug

The concert presents arias and pieces from operas composed by women between the years of 1625 and 1909. These compositions were popular and lauded in their time, but have disappeared from the stage. Now we give these opera treasures a new life!

In the concert we hear among other things La Liberazione di Ruggiero by Caccini, the oldest preserved opera written by a woman. Mazeppa, which is based on Lord Byrons poem about the kosack Ivan Mazepa, and Viardots Le dernier sorcier, which was long assumed to be lost but was rediscoverd only a few years ago.

The concert is led by Mariangiola Martello and Anna Christensson, and among the singers are Annastina Malm, Leif Ahrun-Solén, Staffan Liljas and Norwegian Berit Norbakken. The concert is arranged by Den Andra Operan, Vadstena-Akademien, Confidencen and Åbo Akademi. Damkapellet plays.

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August 22, 2021, 7:00 pm

Rosa Rosarum

Strängnäs Cathedral, Strängnäs

I’m singing a concert with songs based on the poems of Bo Setterlind together with Charlotta Huldt, soprano, and Torvald Johansson, cathedral organist.

November 8, 2020, 4:00 pm

Laudate Dominum

Leksand's church, Leksand

I’m singing sacred music from Italy and Great Brittain in the 1600s, including composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, Isabella Leonarda, John Blow and Henry Purcell together with Jonas Nordberg (theorbo), Mime Brinkmann (cello) and Peter Lönnerberg (organ).

October 21, 2020, 7:00 pm

Monteverdi’s Vespro della beata vergine

Stockholm Concert Hall, Stockholm

I am bass soloist in Monteverdi’s Vespro della beata vergine at Ytterjärna Kulturhus together with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir and a baroque orchestra under Fredrik Malmberg.

September 26, 2020, 3:00 pm

Growth Rings

KoncertKirken, Köpenhamn

I’m singing with the Willow Consort under Danny Purtell in this concert with partitas by J. S. Bach for solo violin (performed by Daniel Pioro) interspersed by chorales by Bach, and the world premiere of Growth Rings by Nick Martin.

September 25, 2020, 6:00 pm

Growth Rings

KoncertKirken, Copenhagen

I’m singing with the Willow Consort under Danny Purtell in this concert with partitas by J. S. Bach for solo violin (performed by Daniel Pioro) interspersed by chorales by Bach, and the world premiere of Growth Rings by Nick Martin.

August 28, 2020, 7:00 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

St Johannis Church, Nieblum

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 27, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Husum Castle, Husum

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 26, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

St Nicolai Church, Kappeln

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 25, 2020, 7:00 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Gottorfs Castle, Schleswig

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 24, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

St Nicolai Church, Aabenraa -- Broadcast live in Danish Radio

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 23, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

St Nicolai Church, Svendborg

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 22, 2020, 4:00 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Sønderborg Castle, Sønderborg

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

August 19, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Gentofte Church, Gentofte

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

June 9, 2020

Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle

Nacka Kyrka, Nacka

I’m singing the bass solo in Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle under Per Rönnblom.

April 26, 2020, 6:00 pm

God in Disguise

St. Nicolai Church, Nyköping

I am singing the baritone solo in Lars-Erik Larsson’s “God in Disguise” under Gunnar Björkwall.

April 10, 2020

Martinsson’s St Luke Passion

Leksand church, Leksand

I’m singing Christ in Rolf Martinsson’s St Luke Passion with the Leksand Church Choir under Mikael Boström Eric.

April 5, 2020, 6:00 pm

Pärt’s Passio

Uppenbarelsekyrkan, Stockholm

I’m singing Christ in Arvo Pärt’s “Passio” under Kerstin Börjessons.

April 2, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

St Nicolai Church, Svendborg

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

April 1, 2020, 8:00 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Vor Frue Church, Nyborg

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

March 31, 2020, 7:30 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Gentofte Church, Gentofte

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

March 30, 2020, 8:00 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Gottorp Castle, Schleswig

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

March 29, 2020, 4:00 pm

Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion

Sta Mariæ Church, Helsingør

I’m singing Christ in Johann Theile’s St Matthew Passion with Christian IV Vocal Ensemble and Hamburger Ratsmusik under Ruben Munk. In addition, we perform Diderik Buxtehude’s Magnificat and Heinrich Schütz’ O bone, o dulcis.

March 22, 2020

Bach’s Magnificat

Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala

I will sing the bass solo in Bach’s Magnificat and Cantata 182 under Ulric Andersson.

February 1, 2020, 9:00 pm

Prison Poems

Christians Church, Copenhagen

I’m singing in Mogens Dahl Kammarkör in this concert led by Mogens Dahl. We perform Lasse Thoresen’s Prison Poems and Per Gunnar Petersson’s Aftonland.

January 19, 2020, 11:00 am

Gregorian Chant Mass

Church at the Royal Castle, Stockholm

I’m singing gregorian chant and early polyphony as part of the ensemble Scala Jacobi in the church at the Royal Castle in Stockholm under Veikko Kiiver.

December 20, 2019, 7:00 pm

Christmas Concert

St. Nicolai Church, Nyköping

I am the bass soloist in this Christmas Concert under Gunnar Björkvall.

December 20, 2019, 9:00 pm

Christmas Concert

St. Nicolai Kyrka, Nyköping

I am the bass soloist in this Christmas Concert under Gunnar Björkvall.

December 15, 2019, 4:00 pm

Christmas Concert

Markuskyrkan, Björkhagen

I am the soloist in this Christmas Concert with the choirs of Markuskyrkan.

December 5, 2019, 7:30 pm

Handel’s Messiah

Vor Frue Kirke, Svendborg, Denmark

I will sing the bass solo in Handel’s Messiah together with Odense Symphony Orchestra under Olof Boman. The other soloists are Klara Ek, soprano, Daniel Carlsson, alto, and Hyojong Kim, tenor.

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December 4, 2019, 7:30 pm

Olle Lindberg’s Requiem – First Performance

Adolf Fredrik's Church, Stockholm

I am singing the baritone solo in the first performance of Olle Lindberg’s Requiem together with Agnes Lindberg, soprano soloist under Christoffer Holgersson in Adolf Fredrik’s Church.

October 27, 2019, 4:00 pm

Brahm’s Requiem

Sollentuna Church, Stockholm

I’m singing the baritone solo in Brahm’s “Ein Deutsches Requiem” in Sollentuna church under Ewa-Lena Kansbod.

October 26, 2019, 3:00 pm

Brahm’s Requiem

Kummelby Church, Stockholm

I’m singing the baritone solo in Brahm’s “Ein Deutsches Requiem” in Kummelby church under Ewa-Lena Kansbod.

October 19, 2019, 3:00 pm

Sea and Sky

Stockholm Concert Hall, Stockholm

I’m singing a program of 20th century music from the countries around the Baltic Sea together with the Eric Ericson Choir under Fredrik Malmberg. Pernilla August reads poetry.

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October 17, 2019, 8:00 pm

La Mer et le Ciel – Mer Baltique

Henry le Boeuf Hall, Brussels, Belgium

I’m singing a program of 20th century music from the countries around the Baltic Sea together with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir under Fredrik Malmberg.

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October 13, 2019, 4:00 pm

Charpentier’s Te Deum

Högalid Church, Stockholm

I’m singing in the ensemble and the bass solos in Charpentier’s Te Deum under Benedikt Melichar.

September 21, 2019, 7:00 pm

Handel’s Acis & Galatea – Radio Broadcast

Swedish Radio P2

Swedish Radio P2 broadcasts our production of Handel’s Acis & Galatea at Confidencen from this summer. The program was recorded on August 15. Galatea is played by Ylva Stenberg, Acis is played by Hyojong Kim, I am Polyphemus, and Jihan Shin is Damon. The stage direction is by Tine Topsøe and Olof Boman conducts.

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September 8, 2019, 4:00 pm

The Entire Country

Gustafs' Church, Gustafs

Songs praising the country-side with and by Anders Nyberg. Uppsala Domkyrkokör with soloists Jennifer Ferguson and Staffan Liljas.

July 20, 2019, 7:30 pm

Summer waves: The Russian attacks on the archipelago

Vita Havet, Arholma

Concert with music related to the Russian attacks on the Stockholm archipelago in 1719. Music from the end of Swedens period as a great military power in the years 1700 – 1725, including Swedish composers such as Zellbell, Hurlebusch, and von Düben but also Swedish and Russian songs. Staffan Liljas, bass, Karl Nyhlin, lutes, Mariangiola Martello, harpsichord and piano.

June 29, 2019

Nordic Choir Expedition

Haarlem, Holland

A capella concert with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir at the Haarlem Koor Biënnale in Haarlem under Fredrik Malmberg.

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June 27, 2019

Nordic Choir Expedition

Orkney, Scotland

A capella concert with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir at St Magnus International Festival on the Orkney islands under Fredrik Malmberg.

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June 8, 2019

Nordic Choir Expedition

Tampere, Finland

A capella concert with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir at the Tampere Vocal Music Festival in Tampere under Fredrik Malmberg.

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May 26, 2019, 6:00 pm

God in Disguise

Sollentuna Kyrka, Stockholm

I am singing the baritone solo in Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in Disguise with Laurentii Motettkör and Kummelby kammarkör under Ewa-Lena Kansbod.

May 10, 2019, 7:00 pm

Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D

Stockholm Concert Hall, Stockholm

I’m singing Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D with Eric Ericsons Kammarkör and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Sakari Oramo.

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May 9, 2019, 7:00 pm

Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D

Stockholm Concert Hall, Stockholm

I’m singing Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D with Eric Ericsons Kammarkör and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Sakari Oramo.

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May 5, 2019, 6:00 pm

The city on the countryside

Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala

Uppsala Cathedral Choir sings folk music with texts and arrangements by Anders Nyberg. Jennifer Ferguson, soprano, Staffan Liljas, baritone, Lisa Rydberg, violin, Filip Ekestubbe, piano, and Gabriel Nyberg, percussion. Conductors: Anders Nyberg och Milke Falck

April 18, 2019, 6:00 pm

Martinsson’s Passion of St. Luke

Gamla Uppsala Kyrka, Uppsala

I’m singing Christ in Rolf Martinsson’s Passion of St. Luke together with Canzonettan under Kettil Skarby.

April 17, 2019, 7:00 pm

Bach’s St. John Passion

Råsunda kyrka, Stockholm

I am singing Pilate and the bass arias in this performance of J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion under Lars Artborg.

April 14, 2019, 6:00 pm

Bach’s St Mark Passion

Linköpings Domkyrka, Linköping

I’m singing Christ in J. S. Bach’s St. Mark Passion under Marie-Louise Beckman.

Bach’s Cantata 32

Tibble Kyrka, Täby

I’m singing the bass solos in J. S. Bachs cantata 32 “Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen” under Roland Möhle together with Cecilia Nanneson, soprano, and Ann Wallström, violin.

December 21, 2018, 7:00 pm

Christmas Concert

St. Nicolai Kyrka, Nyköping

I’m the bass soloist in this Christmas Concert under Gunnar Björkvalls direction.

December 21, 2018, 9:00 pm

Christmas Concert

St. Nicolai Church, Nyköping

I’m the bass soloist in this concert under Gunnar Björkvalls direction.

December 16, 2018, 6:00 pm

Handel’s Messiah

Linköping's Cathedral, Linköping

I will sing the bass solos in G. F. Handel’s Messiah under Marie-Louise Beckman.

December 8, 2018, 6:00 pm

Christmas Oratorio

Herman Palmsalen, Stenhamra

I will sing the bass solos in the Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach, parts 1 – 3.

December 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Advent Concert

Markuskyrkan, Björkhagen

I am the bass soloist in this Advent Concert with the choirs of the Markus church under Eva Karpe and Åsa Schmidt.

December 1, 2018, 3:00 pm

Advent Concert

Confidencen, Solna

I’m the bass soloist in this advent concert at Confidencen under Olof Boman.

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November 25, 2018, 6:00 pm

Haydn’s Nelson Mass

Vårfrukyrkan, Enköping

I’m singing the bass solo in Haydn’s Nelson Mass together with Camerata Vocalis and the Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble under Jonas Marmbrandt.

November 11, 2018, 4:00 pm

Duruflé’s Requiem

Tibble Kyrka, Tibble

I will sing the baritone solo and in the ensemble in Duruflé’s Requiem under Roland Möhle.

November 10, 2018, 6:00 pm

Duruflé’s Requiem

St. Nicolai Kyrka, Nyköping

I will sing the baritone solo and in the ensemble in Duruflé’s Requiem under Roland Möhle.

November 4, 2018

Mozart’s Requiem

Maria Magdalena Kyrka

I’m singing the bass solo in Mozart’s Requiem under Mats Nilsson.

September 23, 2018, 8:00 pm

Golden Days – Schnittke

Christianskirken, København

I’m singing Schnittkes “Drei Geistliche Gesänge” and “Requiem” with Mogens Dahl Kammerkor at the Golden Days Festival in Copenhagen.

May 27, 2018

God in Disguise

Kummelby Church, Sollentuna

I’m performing the baritone solo in Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in Disguise under Ewa Lena Kansbod.

May 16, 2018, 7:00 pm

Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir with Guests

Grünewald Hall, The Concert Hall, Stockholm

I will perform the bass solo in Claude Vivier’s Journal together with Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir under Fredrik Malmberg. Other artists include Anna Christensson (piano), Hannah Holgersson (soprano), Maria Sanner (alto) and Thomas Volle (tenor).

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April 22, 2018, 6:00 pm

Haydn’s “Spring”

St Nicolai Kyrka, Nyköping

I’m singing the bassolo in “Spring” from The Seasons by J Haydn together with the Filharmonic Society and St Nicolai Motettkör. Concert master Anne Holmer. Conductor Gunnar Björkvall.

April 8, 2018, 6:00 pm

Bach Cantatas

Bergshamra church, Stockholm

I will sing the bass solos in J. S. Bach’s cantatas 25, 46 and 127 together with a baroque orchestra under Ann Wallström and vokalensemble, conducted by Lars Artborg.

March 30, 2018, 3:00 pm

Membra Jesu Nostri

Högalid Church, Stockholm

I will sing the bass solo in a performance of D. Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri under Benedikt Melichar in Högalid Church.

March 25, 2018, 4:00 pm

Bach’s Passion of St. John

Huddinge Chuch, Huddinge

I will perform Christ and the bass solos in J. S. Bach’s Passion of St. John under Hans Ove Olsson.

March 24, 2018, 3:00 pm

Martinsson’s Lukaspassionen

Kummelby Church, Sollentuna

I am Christ in Rolf Martinssons Lukaspassionen, Ulla-Carin Börjesdotter is the evangelist and Ewa Lena Kansbod conducts.

March 21, 2018, 7:00 pm

Thirty Years of Music and Tears

German Church, Stockholm

Concert with the Harmony of Voices, Lautten Compagney and Göran Månsson under Fredrik Malmberg. Music by Schütz and contemporaries. Recorded for radio broadcast across Europe through EBU.

March 18, 2018, 4:00 pm

Annunciation Concert

Enskede church, Enskede

I’m a soloist at this Annunciation Concert with the vocal ensemble Ars Longa under David Åberg. Music by H. Schütz and J. S. Bach.

March 17, 2018

Wanderkonzert

Berlin

Concert with Harmony of Voices, Lautten Compagney and Göran Månsson under Fredrik Malmberg. Music by Schütz and his contemporaries with a flavor from our own time.

March 16, 2018

Bach to Bäck

Rheinsberg

Concert with the Harmony of Voices under Fredrik Malmberg with the program “Bach to Bäck”.

March 10, 2018, 3:00 pm

Fredrik Sixten’s St. John Passion

Strängnäs Cathedral, Strängnäs

I will be performing the role of Pilate in Fredrik Sixten’s St. John Passion in Strängnäs Cathedral under Thorvald Johansson.

February 13, 2018, 5:00 pm

Opera Concert

Nio rum, Stockholm

Opera concert at Nio Rum with Lona Mohr Villadsen and Patrik Cornelius.

February 8, 2018, 12:00 pm

Gluntarne

Bystyresalen, Kristiansund

I will sing Glunten in this concert with excerpts from Gunnar Wennerberg’s collection of duets Gluntarne during the Opera Festival in Kristiansund, arranged by the Opera in Kristiansund. Magistern is performed by Sverre Johan Aal and Brage Kristian Einum plays the piano. In addition to Gluntarne we will present some beloved opera classics.

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February 8, 2018, 2:00 pm

Gluntarne

Bystyresalen, Kristiansund

I will sing Glunten in this concert with excerpts from Gunnar Wennerberg’s collection of duets Gluntarne during the Opera Festival in Kristiansund, arranged by the Opera in Kristiansund. Magistern is performed by Sverre Johan Aal and Brage Kristian Einum plays the piano. In addition to Gluntarne we will present some beloved opera classics.

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January 25, 2018, 7:30 pm

Opening concert NJORD-biennal

Charlottenborg, Copenhagen

Opening concert for the NJORD-biennal with Mogens Dahl Kammarkör performing works by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Anna Cederberg-Orreteg, and Per Nørgård.

November 23, 2017, 6:30 pm

The Telephone, an Opera Dinner

Wasahof, Stockholm

Wasahof Operan presents Mobilen, an adaptation of Menotti’s comedic one-act opera The Telephone to Swedish and for our time. Lona Mohr Villadsen is Lucy and Staffan Liljas is Ben. Lotta Larsson accompanies the performance on piano. The evening starts with the main course, followed by the opera (which is about 25 minutes), followed by dessert, for the modest price of 400 SEK.

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November 5, 2017, 6:00 pm

Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem

Siljansnäs Church

I am performing the baritone solo in J. Brahms “Ein Deutsches Requiem” in Siljansnäs Church together with Leksand’s Church Choir and Bergslagens Kammarsymfoniker under Michael Bodström Eric.

November 4, 2017, 6:00 pm

Brahm’s Ein Deutsches Requiem

Leksand's Kyrka

I am performing the baritone solo in J. Brahms “Ein Deutsches Requiem” in Leksand’s Church together with Leksand’s Church Choir and Bergslagens Kammarsymfoniker under Michael Bodström Eric.

October 28, 2017, 3:00 pm

Eric Ericson Chamber Choir with Patrik Ringborg

Stockholm Concert Hall

I am performing with the Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir in this a capella concert with music by Swedish and foreign composers, including Rautavaara, Brahms, Werle, Penderecki, Poulenc, and Lidholm. The choir is led by Patrik Ringborg.

October 15, 2017, 3:00 pm

Bach’s Mass in A major

Adolf Fredrik's Church, Stockholm

I am the bass soloist in this performance of J. S. Bach’s Mass in A major together with the Stockholm Bach Society and Adolf Fredrik’s Church Chamber Choir, under Christoffer Holgersson.

October 15, 2017, 5:15 pm

Bach’s Mass in g minor

Adolf Fredrik's Church, Stockholm

I am the bass soloist in this performance of J. S. Bach’s g-minor mass with Mikaeli Chamber Choir and the Stockholm Bach Society, under Anders Eby.

October 11, 2017, 6:30 pm

Gluntdinner

Wasahof's Private Dining Room, Stockholm

Wennerberg’s academically steeped and Uppsala-inspired duett collection ”Gluntarne” is his most well-known work, and this dinner offers a tasting of it accompanied by a three-course dinner created in Wennerbergs honour to celebrate his 200-year anniversary!

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October 2, 2017, 6:30 pm

Gluntdinner

Wasahofs Private Dining Room, Stockholm

Wennerberg’s academically steeped and Uppsala-inspired duett collection ”Gluntarne” is his most well-known work, and this dinner offers a tasting of it accompanied by a three-course dinner created in Wennerbergs honour to celebrate his 200-year anniversary!

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October 1, 2017, 6:00 pm

In rilievo – Sven-David Sandström 75

Martin Luther's Church, Halmstad

I am performing with the Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir in this concert celebrating the composer Sven-David Sandström turning 75. Apart from Sandström’s own music, the concert includes music by des Pres, Buxtehude, Byrd, Bach, Martin and Palmér.

September 30, 2017, 5:00 pm

In rilievo – Sven-David Sandström 75

Varberg's Church

I am performing with the Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir in this concert celebrating the composer Sven-David Sandström turning 75. Apart from Sandström’s own music, the concert includes music by des Pres, Buxtehude, Byrd, Bach, Martin and Palmér.

September 29, 2017, 7:00 pm

In rilievo – Sven-David Sandström 75

Bräkne-Hoby Church

I am performing with the Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir in this concert celebrating the composer Sven-David Sandström turning 75. Apart from Sandström’s own music, the concert includes music by des Pres, Buxtehude, Byrd, Bach, Martin and Palmér.

September 28, 2017, 7:00 pm

In rilievo – Sven-David Sandström 75

Forum, Örkelljunga

I am performing with the Eric Ericsons Chamber Choir in this concert celebrating the composer Sven-David Sandström turning 75. Apart from Sandström’s own music, the concert includes music by des Pres, Buxtehude, Byrd, Bach, Martin and Palmér.

August 11, 2017, 5:00 pm

Madama Butterfly

Aalborg Operafestival - Borggården, Aalborg

Sixten: St John Passion

Säffle kyrka, Säffle

Staffan Liljas sings Pilate in Fredrik Sixten’s St John Passion under Nils Lundström. Helena Ek sings the soprano solo, Love Tronner is Evangelist, and Peter Boman is Christ. The Choir is Säffle Oratorio Choir, winds from The Wermland Opera Orchestra, with Anders Emilsson on the organ.

April 13, 2017, 6:00 pm

Bach: St John Passion

Bergshamra church, Stockholm

I’m singing Pilate and the bass arias in this performance of J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion under Lars Artborg.

April 9, 2017, 5:00 pm

Bach: St John Passion

Sta Hedvigs Kyrka, Norrköping

I’m singing the role of Christ and the bass arias in this performance of the St. John Passion by J. S. Bach under Lars Beckman.

April 6, 2017, 6:30 pm

The Telephone, an Opera Dinner

Wasahof, Stockholm

Wasahof Operan presents Mobilen, an adaptation of Menotti’s comedic one-act opera The Telephone to Swedish and for our time. Lona Mohr Villadsen is Lucy and Staffan Liljas is Ben. Lotta Larsson accompanies the performance on piano. The evening starts with the main course, followed by the opera (which is about 25 minutes), followed by dessert, for the modest price of 400 SEK.

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April 1, 2017

Sixten: St John Passion

Strängnäs Cathedral

Staffan Liljas will perform the role as Pilate in the St John Passion by Fredrik Sixten under Torvald Johansson.

March 26, 2017, 4:00 pm

Rossini: Petit Messe Solennelle

Mørdrup Kirke, Copenhagen, Denmark

I am the bass soloist and participate in the choir in this performance of Rossini’s Petit Messe Solennelle with Copenhagen Soloists under Jonathan Ofir.

March 25, 2017, 3:00 pm

Rossini: Petit Messe Solennelle

Koncertkirken, Copenhagen, Denmark

I am the bass soloist and participate in the choir in this performance of Rossini’s Petit Messe Solennelle with Copenhagen Soloists under Jonathan Ofir.

March 16, 2017, 6:30 pm

The Telephone, an Opera Dinner

Wasahof, Stockholm

Wasahof Operan presents Mobilen, an adaptation of Menotti’s comedic one-act opera The Telephone to Swedish and for our time. Lona Mohr Villadsen is Lucy and Staffan Liljas is Ben. Lotta Larsson accompanies the performance on piano. The evening starts with the main course, followed by the opera (which is about 25 minutes), followed by dessert, for the modest price of 400 SEK.

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March 14, 2017, 6:30 pm

The Telephone, an Opera Dinner

Wasahof, Stockholm

Wasahof Operan presents Mobilen, an adaptation of Menotti’s comedic one-act opera The Telephone to Swedish and for our time. Lona Mohr Villadsen is Lucy and Staffan Liljas is Ben. Lotta Larsson accompanies the performance on piano. The evening starts with the main course, followed by the opera (which is about 25 minutes), followed by dessert, for the modest price of 400 SEK.

Info & Tickets

March 8, 2017, 6:30 pm

The Telephone, an Opera Dinner

Wasahof, Stockholm

Wasahof Operan presents Mobilen, an adaptation of Menotti’s comedic one-act opera The Telephone to Swedish and for our time. Lona Mohr Villadsen is Lucy and Staffan Liljas is Ben. Lotta Larsson accompanies the performance on piano. The evening starts with the main course, followed by the opera (which is about 25 minutes), followed by dessert, for the modest price of 400 SEK.

Info & Tickets

February 14, 2017, 6:30 pm

Valentine Festaften

Copenhagen, Denmark

Valentines Day concert with choir music, arias and duets with Mogens Dahl Kammerkor.

February 11, 2017, 3:00 pm

Schumann: Faustszenen

Berwaldhallen, Stockholm

Robert Schumann’s Szenen aus Goethe’s Faust with the Swedish Radio Choir and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under Daniel Harding.
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February 10, 2017, 7:00 pm

Maria Demérus (soprano), Janna Vettergren (alto), Love Tronner (tenor), Staffan Liljas (bass), Essinge Kammarkör. Plica Vocalis. Barnkör från Sundbyberg, Orkestern Filialen, Mathias Kjellgren (organ), Astrid Wennerholm (choir master), Gunnel Fred (recital)

Niclas Bertell and Stefan Fred, conductors

November 27, 2016, 3:00 pm

Gianni Schicchi

Teater Het Lichtruim, Bilthoven, The Netherlands

I will perform as “Marco” in Opera Noord-Holland-Noord’s Gianni Schicchi, directed by Nelly Vogler and conducted by Peter Schlamilch.

November 9, 2016, 7:00 pm

Noche Española – Spanish music from five centuries

Riddargatan 35-37, Stockholm

I am singing Spanish madrigals in this concert of Spanish music.

September 24, 2016, 3:00 pm

Berlioz Tristia

Concert Hall, Stockholm

Concert with the Eric Ericsson Chamber Choir and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Sakari Oramo with among other things Tristia by Hector Berlioz.

September 22, 2016, 7:00 pm

Berlioz Tristia

Concert Hall, Stockholm

Concert with the Eric Ericsson Chamber Choir and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Sakari Oramo with among other things Tristia by Hector Berlioz.

September 18, 2016, 12:30 pm

The philosopher’s stone

Oscar Congregation Hall, Stockholm

Performance for children with Drottningholms Barockensemble, Maria Sanner and Staffan Liljas under Fredrik Malmberg.

September 11, 2016, 3:00 pm

Det Kosmiske Trip

Charlottenborg, Copenhagen

Concert with Mogens Dahl Kammerkor with music by Per Nørgard.

August 20, 2016, 6:00 pm

Bellman from the opera to the gutter

Ovanmyra, Rättvik

Concert with music by national poet Carl Michael Bellman together with lutenist Karl Nyhlin.

August 10, 2016, 7:00 pm

The murder of Gustav III through Bellmans eyes

Huvudsta Castle, Stockholm

Concert with music by national poet Carl Michael Bellman together with lutenist Karl Nyhlin.

June 8, 2016, 7:00 pm

Summer concert

Norwegian Church, Stockholm

Summer concert with lieder and opera arias together with soprano Randi Røssaak.

May 26, 2016, 11:45 am

Late Bloomers

Royal Opera, Stockholm

This is a lunch concert on the theme “Late Bloomers” that I will perform together with Dmitry Tyapkin on piano. The idea is to present works from composers who debuted or got their break-through later in life. It will include music by composers like Janacek, Bruckner, Franck, Glass, Borodin, and others.

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May 25, 2016, 11:45 am

Late Bloomers

Royal Opera, Stockholm

This is a lunch concert on the theme “Late Bloomers” that I will perform together with Dmitry Tyapkin on piano. The idea is to present works from composers who debuted or got their break-through later in life. It will include music by composers like Janacek, Bruckner, Franck, Glass, Borodin, and others.

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April 22, 2016, 7:00 pm

Ligetiland

Folkoperan, Stockholm

This is a performance of music by Györg Ligeti with musical direction by Fredrik Malmberg. I will participate in a staged performance of Ligetis “Aventures” together with Maria Sanner (alto), Alexandra Zetterström Büchel and KammarensembleN. Apart from this, the performance includes “Mysteries of the Macabre” with Alexandra and “Lux Æterna” with Vokalharmonin.

March 25, 2016, 5:00 pm

Sixten’s Johannespassion

Klosterkyrkan, Eskilstuna

I will sing the role of Pilate in Johannespassionen by Fredrik Sixten under Maria Helmér together with Eskilstuna Oratoriekör, Stockholm Concert Orchestra, Olof Lilja, Patrik Sandin, and Helena Ek.