Enjoy the world’s best-loved holiday music sung by Göteborg’s finest choirs.
We look forward to seeing you again when we return!
DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
(The Singing Christmas Tree)
The
choirs
and
musicians
who
perform
in
Den
sjungande
julgranen
are
the
heart
and
soul
of
this
production.
Rain
or
shine,
blustery
or
balmy,
their
voices
ring
out
gathering
audiences
together
and
spreading
holiday
cheer
year
after
year.
A
heart-felt
thank you to them, Julstaden Göteborg, and our sponsors.
Malin Abramsson, Choir Director
GOSPEL i GRANEN is a dymanic group of singers who know how to deliver holiday inspiration gospel- style. GiG joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2017, energizing our production with the gift of gospel. Discover more…
GOSPEL i GRANEN
HÄRLANDA KAMMARKÖR
David Molin, Conductor
Härlanda Kammarkör is highly accomplished as both a church choir and a concert choir. They often perform large works with instrument ensembles from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the Gothenburg Opera as well as with distinguished vocal soloists. Härlanda Kammarkör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2009 and inspired audiences with works by Handel, Rachmaninov and Rutter. Discover more…
ESTETKÖR
Peter Holmstrand, Conductor
Hulebäck Estetkör is a high school choir for grades 10-12 (gymnasiet I,II,III) with a focus on giving students an opportunity to develop their music and stage skills as well as learning the value of working in an ensemble. The choir gives two concerts per year with a repertoire spanning several genres. Hulebäck Esteskör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2015 and Peter Holmstrand’s unique and theatrical arrangements of Swedish Christmas music classics gives the production a fresh perspective. Discover more….
HULEBÄCKS ESTETKÖR
Larslisa Andersson, Choir Leader
Göteborg Gospel brought the delight of gospel music to our production in 2011, founded and led by Björn Hedström. Thank you for the music! Discover more…
GÖTEBORG GOSPEL
Brita Lindgren, Choir Leader
GÖTEBORGS LUCIA
Göteborgs Lucia is a long standing and deeply
appreciated choral tradition. Since 2017, the
tradition has passed its baton over to
Hvitfeldskamusikgymnasiet’s chorus, whose
voices continue spreading holiday spirit in
Göteborgs streets and squares. They perform as
themselves in Den sjungande julgranen, offering a
new and very welcome addtion to our production.
Discover more…
Marie Ehrenstedt, Choir Director
Gothia Show Chorus is an energetic, all-female a cappella choir with a repertoire spanning Barbershop and popular songs. The GSC joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2011 and added a new dimension to the production with their well- synchronised Barbershop choreography and a wonderfully cheeky “Santa Baby”. Discover more…
GOTHIA SHOW CHORUS
GÖTEBORGS GOSSKÖR
Inese Paulson Johansson, Conductor
Göteborgs Gosskör (The Gothenburg Boys Choir) is considered one of Sweden’s best boy choirs and specialises in English Cathedral music as well as maintaining the performance tradition of church music and its rich repertoire. Göteborgs Gosskör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2006 stopping traffic with their inspirational performance of . In 2015 they inaugurated “Den lilla sjungande julgranen” at Kronhuset. Discover more…
LODOLA
Lodola’s rich repertoire and strong commitment to the
tradition and performance of Swedish choral music has made
them one of the most established choirs in Sweden. Lodola
joined Den sjungande julgranen as the inaugural choir in 2004,
and continues to delight audiences with their ever-popular
and their heart-warming Swedish Christmas
. Discover more…..
Anne Johansson, Conductor
Göteborgs Ungdomskör (Gothenburg Youth Choir) performs a wide range of music from classic choral repertoire (sacred and profane) to Broadway and pop music. They are accomplished as both a concert choir and a theatrical choir, and joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2013 adding their fresh voices to the production. Discover more….
GÖTEBORGS UNGDOMSKÖR
THE CHOIRS IN DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
MIKAEL ISACSON, Producer, Göteborg & Co.
mikael.isacson@goteborg.com
The
scaffolding
was
welded
together
by
Nordsvets
AB
and
The
Lodola
Choir
(Lodolakören)
conducted
by
Thomas
Lagerberg
was
the
debut
choir.
The
premier
was
a
success
thanks
to
the
warm
hearts
of
Gothenburg
and
the
wonderful
performances
by
Lodola.
Since
then,
Den
Sjungande
Julgranen
has
played
in
Bältespännarparken,
Drottningtorget
in
front
of
the
Clarion
Hotel
Post, and moved to Kungsportsplatsen
in 2016.
ABOUT DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
After
three
years
in
the
drawer,
Den
Sjungande
Julgranen
finally
got
its
big
break
in
2004
when
Pernilla
Warberg
(one
of
Gothenburg's
best
sources
for
"making
something
happen")
saw
an
opportunity
for
the
production
to
be
featured
in
"Julstaden
Göteborg"
(Christmas
in
Gothenburg),
an
event
conceived
of
by
Leif
Nilsson,
the
vice
VD
of
Göteborg
&
Co.
The
event
was
supported
by
local
sponsors
and
slated
to
run
annually
for
three
years
with
an
aim
to
increase
tourism
and
cheer
up
Gothenburgians
and
their
Nordic
neighbors.
The
arrangers
for
Julstaden
Göteborg
loved
the
idea
of
a
"singing
Christmas
tree"
and
bought
the
production
from
Amy
and
Pehr and hired Amy as the Artistic Director.
Den
sjungande
julgranen
(pronounced:
den
shoong-an-deh
yule-grah-nen)
“the
singing
Christmas
tree”,
is
one
of
Gothenburg's
most
popular
outdoor
musical
attractions
presented
during
the
city's
annual
Christmas
event:
"Julstaden
Göteborg".
Thanks
to
its
sponsors,
the
event
is
free
to
the
public
and
features
some
of
the
city’s
best
local
choirs
performing
a
wide
range
of
international
holiday
favorites.
Amy
Elizabeth
Wheeler
,
the
production's
artistic
director,
works
closely
with
the
choirs, musicians, and the production team to deliver holiday cheer year after year since the production’s debut in 2004.
As
an
original
choir
member
in
"The
South
Street
Seaport
Singing
Christmas
Tree"
in
New
York
City
(back
in
the
‘80’s),
Amy
thought
a
similar
production
could
be
successful
in
Gothenburg
.
So
in
2001,
Amy
presented
the
idea
of
a
singing
Christmas
tree
to
Pehr
Sandström
(then
in
charge
of
special
effects
and
set-building
at
Göteborgs
Operan)
who
thought
it
was
a
terrific
idea and immediately made drawings for the scaffolding and constructed a model.
Per Sandström and Amy Elizabeth Wheeler
Den
sjungande
julgranen
takes
great
pleasure
in
being
part
of
Julstaden
Göteborg
and
the
choirs
and
production
team
hope
they
will
delight
audiences
as
they
have
for
the
past
fifteen
seasons.
Many
thanks
to
Lodolakören
and
Thomas
Lagerberg.
Special
thanks
to
Maria
Drott,
Pernilla
Warberg,
Mikael
Isacson,
G
öteborg
&
Co
,
and
Julstaden's
generous
sponsors for making this production possible.
Roger Carlsson
Michael Andersson
Percussion arrangements by Jerker Johansson
PERCUSSIONISTS IN DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
Julstaden’s Sponsors 2019
PRESS
Welcome to
Choirs and percussion go together naturally and our percussionists create pomp with timpani and glitter with chimes.
Principle percussionist, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
World percussion and drums, member in Sudden Meeting,
freelance artist with GöteborgsOperan, Jonköpings Sinfonetta
and Wermlands Opera
GÖTEBORGS UNGDOMSKÖR
Enjoy the world’s best-
loved holiday music sung
by Göteborg’s finest
choirs.
We look forward to
seeing you again when
we return!
MIKAEL ISACSON, Göteborg &
Co., Producer
mickael.isacson@goteborg.com
CONTACT US
AMY ELIZABETH WHEELER,
Artistic Director
amy@densjungandejulgranen.se
WELCOME TO
DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
(The Singing Christmas Tree)
Malin Abramsson, Choir Director
GOSPEL i GRANEN is a dymanic group of singers who know how to deliver holiday inspiration gospel-style. GiG joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2017, together with a knock-out comp band led by pianist Ola Jansson. GiG energizes our production with the gift of gospel. Discover more…
Anne Johansson, Conductor
Göteborgs Ungdomskör (Gothenburg Youth Choir) performs a wide range of music from classic choral repertoire (sacred and profane) to Broadway and pop music. They are accomplished as both a concert choir and a theatrical choir, and joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2013 adding their fresh voices to the production. Discover more….
ABOUT DEN SJUNGANDE
JULGRANEN
Per Sandström and Amy Elizabeth Wheeler
PERCUSSIONISTS
IN DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
Choirs and percussion go together
naturally and our percussionists bring
pomp with timpani, glitter with chimes,
and backbeat with kit drum (plus
everything else they can fit in the
percussion space!).
After
three
years
in
the
drawer,
Den
Sjungande
Julgranen
finally
got
its
big
break
in
2004
when
Pernilla
Warberg
(one
of
Gothenburg's
best
sources
for
"making
something
happen")
saw
an
opportunity
for
the
production
to
be
featured
in
"Julstaden
Göteborg"
(Christmas
in
Gothenburg),
an
event
conceived
of
by
Leif
Nilsson,
the
vice
VD
of
Göteborg
&
Co.
The
event
was
supported
by
local
sponsors
and
slated
to
run
annually
for
three
years
with
an
aim
to
increase
tourism
and
cheer
up
Gothenburgians
and
their
Nordic
neighbors.
The
arrangers
for
Julstaden
Göteborg
loved
the
idea
of
a
"singing
Christmas
tree"
and
bought
the
production
from
Amy
and
Pehr
and hired Amy as the Artistic Director.
Den
sjungande
julgranen
takes
great
pleasure
in
being
part
of
Julstaden
Göteborg
and
the
choirs
and
production
team
hope
they
will
delight
audiences
as
they
have
for
the
past
fifteen
seasons.
Many
thanks
to
Lodolakören
and
Thomas
Lagerberg.
Special
thanks
to
Maria
Drott,
Pernilla
Warberg,
Mikael
Isacson,
G
öteborg
&
Co
,
and
Julstaden's
generous
sponsors
for
making
this production possible.
PRESS
CHOIRS IN DEN
SJUNGANDE
JULGRANEN
Larslisa Andersson, Choir Leader
Göteborg Gospel (founded and led by Björn Hedström), joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2011. Thank you for the music! Discover more….
Marie Ehrenstedt, Conductor
Gothia Show Chorus is an energetic, all-female a cappella choir with a repertoire that features Barbershop as well as popular songs. The GSC joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2011, adding a new dimension to the production with their well-synchronised Barbershop choreography and a wonderfully cheeky Santa Baby. Discover more….
GOTHIA SHOW CHORUS
GÖTEBORGS GOSSKÖR
Inese Paulson Johansson, Conductor
Göteborgs Gosskör (The Gothenburg Boys Choir) is considered one of Sweden’s best boy choirs and specialises in English Cathedral music as well as maintaining the performance tradition of church music and its rich repertoire. Göteborgs Gosskör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2006 stopping traffic with their performance of Händel’s Halleluja . In 2015 they inaugurated “Den lilla sjungande julgranen” at Kronhuset. Discover more….
ESTETKÖR
Peter Holmstrand, Conductor
Hulebäck Estetkör is a high school choir for grades 10-12 (gymnasiet I,II,III) with a focus on giving students an opportunity to develop their music and stage skills as well as learning the value of working in an ensemble. The choir gives two concerts per year with a repertoire spanning several genres. Hulebäck Esteskör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2015 and Peter Holmstrand’s unique and theatrical arrangements of Swedish Christmas music classics gives the production a fresh perspective. Discover more….
HULEBÄCKS ESTETKÖR
GOSPEL i GRANEN
Brita Lindgren, Choir Leader
Göteborgs Lucia is a long standing and deeply appreciated choral tradition. Since 2017, the tradition has passed its baton over to Hvitfeldskamusikgymnasiet’s chorus, whose voices continue spreading holiday spirit in Göteborgs streets and squares. They perform as themselves in Den sjungande julgranen, offering a new and very welcome addtion to our production. Discover more…
The
choirs
and
musicians
who
perform in Den sjungande
julgranen
are
the
heart
and
soul
of
this
production.
Rain
or
shine,
blustery
or
balmy,
their
voices
ring
out
gathering
audiences
together
and
spreading
holiday
cheer
year
after
year.
A
heart-felt
thank
you
to
them,
Julstaden
Göteborg,
and
our
sponsors.
Den
sjungande
julgranen
(pronounced:
den
shoong-an-deh
yule-grah-nen)
“the
singing
Christmas
tree”,
is
one
of
Gothenburg's
most
popular
outdoor
musical
attractions
presented
during
the
city's
annual
Christmas
event:
"Julstaden
Göteborg".
Thanks
to
its
sponsors,
the
event
is
free
to
the
public
and
features
some
of
the
city’s
best
local
choirs
performing
a
wide
range
of
international
holiday
favorites.
Amy
Elizabeth
Wheeler
,
the
production's
artistic
director,
works
closely
with
choirs,
musicians
and
the
production
team to deliver holiday cheer year after year.
As
an
original
choir
member
in
"The
South
Street
Seaport
Singing
Christmas
Tree"
in
New
York
City
(back
in
the
‘80’s),
Amy
thought
a
similar
production
could
be
successful
in
Gothenburg
.
So
in
2001,
Amy
presented
the
idea
of
a
singing
Christmas
tree
to
Pehr
Sandström
(then
in
charge
of
special
effects
and
set-building
at
Göteborgs
Operan)
who
thought
it
was
a
terrific
idea
and
immediately
made
drawings
for
the
scaffolding
and
constructed a model.
The
scaffolding
was
welded
together
by
Nordsvets
AB
and
The
Lodola
Choir
(Lodolakören)
conducted
by
Thomas
Lagerberg
was
the
debut
choir.
The
premier
was
a
success
thanks
to
the
warm
hearts
of
Gothenburg
and
the
wonderful
performances
by
Lodola.
Since
then,
Den
Sjungande
Julgranen
has
played
in
Bältespännarparken,
at
Drottningtorget
in
front
of
the
Clarion
Hotel
Post,
and
moved
to
Kungsportsplatsen in 2016.
Roger Carlsson
Michael Andersson
World percussion and drums, member in
Sudden Meeting, freelance artist with GöteborgsOperan,
Jonköpings Sinfonetta and Wermlands Opera
Principle percussionist, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
GÖTEBORGS LUCIA
GÖTEBORGS
UNGDOMSKÖR
Percussion arrangements by Jerker Johansson
GÖTEBORG GOSPEL
GÖTEBORGS UNGDOMSKÖR
CHOIRS IN DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
THE OF CHRISTMAS
© 2020 Peregrine Productions & Management
The
choirs
and
musicians
who
perform
in
Den
sjungande
julgranen
are
the
heart
and
soul
of
this
production.
Rain
or
shine,
blustery
or
balmy,
their
voices
ring
out
gathering
audiences
together
and
spreading
holiday
cheer
year
after
year.
A
heart-felt
thank you to them, Julstaden Göteborg, and our sponsors.
The
scaffolding
was
welded
together
by
Nordsvets
AB
and
The
Lodola
Choir
(Lodolakören)
conducted
by
Thomas
Lagerberg
was
the
debut
choir.
The
premier
was
a
success
thanks
to
the
warm
hearts
of
Gothenburg
and
the
wonderful
performances
by
Lodola.
Since
then,
Den
Sjungande
Julgranen
has
played
in
Bältespännarparken,
Drottningtorget
in
front
of
the
Clarion
Hotel
Post,
and
moved
to Kungsportsplatsen
in 2016.
ABOUT DEN SJUNGANDE
JULGRANEN
After
three
years
in
the
drawer,
Den
Sjungande
Julgranen
finally
got
its
big
break
in
2004
when
Pernilla
Warberg
(one
of
Gothenburg's
best
sources
for
"making
something
happen")
saw
an
opportunity
for
the
production
to
be
featured
in
"Julstaden
Göteborg"
(Christmas
in
Gothenburg),
an
event
conceived
of
by
Leif
Nilsson,
the
vice
VD
of
Göteborg
&
Co.
The
event
was
supported
by
local
sponsors
and
slated
to
run
annually
for
three
years
with
an
aim
to
increase
tourism
and
cheer
up
Gothenburgians
and
their
Nordic
neighbors.
The
arrangers
for
Julstaden
Göteborg
loved
the
idea
of
a
"singing
Christmas
tree"
and
bought
the
production
from Amy and Pehr and hired Amy as the Artistic Director.
Den
sjungande
julgranen
(pronounced:
den
shoong-an-deh
yule-grah-nen)
“the
singing
Christmas
tree”,
is
one
of
Gothenburg's
most
popular
outdoor
musical
attractions
presented
during
the
city's
annual
Christmas
event:
"Julstaden
Göteborg".
Thanks
to
its
sponsors,
the
event
is
free
to
the
public
and
features
some
of
the
city’s
best
local
choirs
performing
a
wide
range
of
international
holiday
favorites.
Amy
Elizabeth
Wheeler
,
the
production's
artistic
director,
works
closely
with
the
choirs,
musicians,
and
the
production
team
to
deliver
holiday
cheer
year
after year since the production’s debut in 2004.
As
an
original
choir
member
in
"The
South
Street
Seaport
Singing
Christmas
Tree"
in
New
York
City
(back
in
the
‘80’s),
Amy
thought
a
similar
production
could
be
successful
in
Gothenburg
.
So
in
2001,
Amy
presented
the
idea
of
a
singing
Christmas
tree
to
Pehr
Sandström
(then
in
charge
of
special
effects
and
set-building
at
Göteborgs
Operan)
who
thought
it
was
a
terrific
idea
and
immediately
made
drawings for the scaffolding and constructed a model.
Per Sandström and Amy Elizabeth Wheeler
Den
sjungande
julgranen
takes
great
pleasure
in
being
part
of
Julstaden
Göteborg
and
the
choirs
and
production
team
hope
they
will
delight
audiences
as
they
have
for
the
past
fifteen
seasons.
Many
thanks
to
Lodolakören
and
Thomas
Lagerberg.
Special
thanks
to
Maria
Drott,
Pernilla
Warberg,
Mikael
Isacson,
G
öteborg
&
Co
,
and Julstaden's generous sponsors for making this production possible.
PERCUSSIONISTS IN DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
Choirs and percussion go together naturally and our percussionists bring
pomp with timpani, glitter with chimes, and backbeat
with kit drum (plus all else they can fit into the percussion space!).
Julstaden’s Sponsors 2019
Anne Johansson, Conductor
Göteborgs Ungdomskör (Gothenburg Youth Choir) performs a wide range of music from classic choral repertoire (sacred and profane) to Broadway and pop music. They are accomplished as both a concert choir and a theatrical choir, and joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2013 adding their fresh voices to the production. Discover more….
Larslisa Andersson, Choir Leader
Göteborg Gospel brought gospel music into our production in 2011, led by Björn Hedström - thank you for the music! . Discover more…
David Molin, Conductor
Härlanda Kammarkör is highly accomplished as both a church choir and a concert choir. They often perform large works with instrument ensembles from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the Gothenburg Opera as well as with distinguished vocal soloists. Härlanda Kammarkör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2009 and inspired audiences with works by Handel, Rachmaninov and Rutter. Discover more…Thomas Lagerberg, Conductor
Marie Ehrenstedt, Choir Director
Gothia Show Chorus is an energetic, all-female a cappella choir with a repertoire spanning Barbershop and popular songs. The GSC joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2011 and added a new dimension to the production with their well- synchronised Barbershop choreography and a wonderfully cheeky “Santa Baby”. Discover more…
Inese Paulson Johansson, Conductor
Göteborgs Gosskör (The Gothenburg Boys Choir) is considered one of Sweden’s best boy choirs and specialises in English Cathedral music as well as maintaining the performance tradition of church music and its rich repertoire. Göteborgs Gosskör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2006 stopping traffic with their inspirational performance of Händel’s Halleluja. In 2015 they inaugurated “Den lilla sjungande julgranen” at Kronhuset. Discover more…
ESTETKÖR
Peter Holmstrand, Conductor
Hulebäck Estetkör is a high school choir for grades 10-12 (gymnasiet I,II,III) with a focus on giving students an opportunity to develop their music and stage skills as well as learning the value of working in an ensemble. The choir gives two concerts per year with a repertoire spanning several genres. Hulebäck Esteskör joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2015 and Peter Holmstrand’s unique and theatrical arrangements of Swedish Christmas music classics gives the production a fresh perspective. Discover more….
Brita Lindgren, Choir Leader
Göteborgs Lucia is a long-standing and deeply appreciated choral tradition. Since 2017, the tradition has passed its baton over to Hvitfeldskamusik - gymnasiet’s chorus, who spread holiday spirit in Göteborg’s streets and squares. They perform as themselves in Den sjungande julgranen, offering a new and very welcome addtion to our production. Discover more…
GÖTEBORGS LUCIA
Lodola’s rich repertoire and strong commitment to the
tradition and performance of Swedish choral music has
made them one of the most established choirs in Sweden.
Lodola joined Den sjungande julgranen as the inaugural
choir in 2004, and continues to delight audiences with their
ever-popular Disney Potpurri and their heart-warming
Swedish Christmas classic “Jul jul, strålande jul”. Discover more…..
DEN SJUNGANDE JULGRANEN
(The Singing Christmas Tree)
We look foward to seeing you again when return!
GOTHIA SHOW CHORUS
GÖTEBORGS UNGDOMSKÖR
LODOLAKÖREN
Malin Abramsson, Choir Director
GOSPEL i GRANEN is a dymanic group of singers who know how to deliver holiday inspiration gospel-style. GiG joined Den sjungande julgranen in 2017, energizing our production with the gift of gospel. Discover more…
GOSPEL i GRANEN
GÖTEBORGS GOSSKÖR
HÄRLANDA KAMMARKÖR
HULEBÄCK ESTETKÖR
GÖTEBORG GOSPEL
Principle percussionist, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
World percussion and drums, member in Sudden Meeting,
freelance artist with GöteborgsOperan, Jonköpings Sinfonetta
and Wermlands Opera
Percussion arrangements by Jerker Johansson
PRESS
Welcome to
Roger Carlsson
Michael Andersson
GÖTEBORGS UNGDOMSKÖR
