About the event
Two-time Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter returns to Hong Kong with a beautifully curated programme for the Christmas season.
Regarded as one of the finest singers of her generation, Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter has captivated audiences worldwide with her pure expressiveness and exquisite artistry throughout a remarkable four-decade career. Celebrated for her versatility, von Otter is equally acclaimed on the opera stage, in concerts and recitals. She is one of today’s most recorded artists, boasting an unrivalled, multi–award-winning discography.
In this special holiday concert, Anne Sofie von Otter will perform a captivating series of Christmas songs, featuring traditional, classical and contemporary works by Bach, Sibelius, Britten and others. She will be joined by guitarist Fabian Fredriksson and pianist Leif Kaner Lidstrom.
Anne Sofie von Otter’s last appearance in Hong Kong was in 2019 with Brooklyn Rider for Premiere Performances of Hong Kong. Experience the warmth of this Christmas concert and be enchanted by the artistry of this extraordinary mezzo-soprano!
Programme
TRADITIONAL CAROL/
STING/Robert SADIN
Gabriel ́s Message
TRADITIONAL CAROL/NILES
I wonder as I wander
NORDQVIST
Jul, jul, strålande jul (Swedish Christmas Song)
SIBELIUS
13 Pieces, Op. 76, No. 3: Carillon
SIBELIUS
The Five Christmas Songs, Op. 1
II. Nu så kommer julen (Christmas Coming)
IV. Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt (Give me no Splendor, Gold or Pomp)
TRADITIONAL
Klara Stjärnor (Clear Stars)
Arvo PÄRT
Weihnachtliches Wiegenlied (Christmas Lullaby)
Per-Erik MORAEUS
Koppången
ANONYMOUS
Sweet was the Song
PURCELL
Cold Song
BRITTEN
Corpus Christi Carol
FAURÉ
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: III. Andante moderato (Piano solo)
FAURÉ
Noël (Christmas), Op. 43, No. 1
J.S.BACH
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: III. Sarabande
J.S.BACH/STING/Robert SADIN
You Only Cross My Mind in Winter
KENT
I ́ll be home for Christmas
BERLIN
I ́ve got my love to keep me warm
WELLS/TORMÉ
The Christmas Song (“Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire”)