Program
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) - Vier ernste Gesänge
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) - Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Intermission
Max Reger (1873-1916) - Aus meinem Tagebuch del 1, op 82
Gavotte & Sostenuto
Gustav Mahler - Three songs with text by Rückert,
a. Ich atmet’ einen linden Duft
b. Liebst du um Schönheit
c. Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder
Max Reger - pieces from Intermezzi, op 45
Gustav Mahler - Two songs with text by Rückert,
d. Um Mitternacht
e. Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
Performers
Karl-Magnus Fredriksson, baritone, has been a member of the Royal Opera in Stockholm since 1999 where he has sung most of the major baritone roles. He was appointed Royal Court Singer in 2004 and a member of the Royal Academy of Music in 2012. He is a regular guest at many of Europe's top orchestras and ensembles and has made some 30 CD recordings - from Sacred repertoire and Opera to Folk Songs and Lieder.
in 2013 he received the Litteris et Artibus medal from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Karl-Magnus Fredriksson has appeared several times at Allhelgonakyrkan, most recently in April, 2013, in lieder of Schubert.
Bengt Forsberg, piano, is the artistic director of the chamber music series at Allhelgonakyrkan. More information about him can be found under About KVAH.
