Concerto Copenhagen (CoCo) combines artistic authenticity and innovation through original and uncompromising interpretations that breathe new life into music, making it relevant for a modern audience. Since 1999, the collaboration between CoCo and Lars Ulrik Mortensen has led to an exciting artistic and musical journey, highly praised by audiences and critics worldwide. With a unique repertoire that blends well-known European music with lesser-known works of Scandinavian origin, as well as new compositions, CoCo celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021.
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“During the Adagio, I even had the feeling that the composer was perched on the conductor’s shoulder to congratulate him!”
bachtrack, 23 july 2022
„Festive music in the best sense.”
concerti, 18 April 2023
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PÄRT AND HÄNDEL
To mark Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday, Concerto Copenhagen and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conducted by Grammy Award-winner Tõnu Kaljuste, come together to combine works by the celebrated composer with pieces by one of his great inspirations, George Frideric Handel. Performing Pärt’s music on period instruments promises a unique sonic experience – especially in combination with the voices of a choir renowned for its outstanding interpretations of this repertoire.
A. Pärt: Silouan’s Song / Festina Lente für Orchester Trisagion / Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten für Orchester Stabat Mater / Berliner Messe für Chor und Orchester
G. F. Händel: Concerto grosso op. 6 no. 5 for orchestra / Dixit Dominus for soloists, choir and orchestra
Tõnu Kaljuste, musical direction / Concerto Copenhagen / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
