Bavarian Radio Choir’s ARD Concert to Feature Diverse Choral Works
The Bavarian Radio Choir is set to perform a compelling program of choral works in an ARD Concert broadcast on March 25, 2026. The concert, recorded on February 14, 2026, at the Prinzregententheater in Munich, showcases a range of composers and styles, from the romantic era to contemporary pieces.
Program Highlights
The concert, led by Krista Audere, will include:
- Torbjørn Dyrud: “The Bride’s Dream” – a work for mixed choir a cappella.
- Robert Schumann: “Vier doppelchörige Gesänge” (Four double choir songs), op. 141 – performed a cappella by the mixed choir.
- Louis Andriessen: “Un beau baiser” – a choral piece for mixed choir a cappella.
- Sven-David Sandström: “Four Songs of Love” – also for mixed choir a cappella.
- Alma Mahler: “Drei frühe Lieder” (Three early songs) – transcribed for mixed choir a cappella by Clytus Gottwald.
- Pierre Villette: “Hymne à la Vierge”, op. 24 – a work for mixed choir a cappella.
- Daniel-Lesur: “Le cantique des cantiques” – a composition for 12-part mixed choir a cappella.
About the Composers
Louis Andriessen (1939-2021) was a highly influential Dutch composer known for his contributions to the Hague school of composition.Wikipedia
Sven-David Sandström (1942–2019) was a prolific Swedish composer whose work spanned orchestral scores, film music, and choral pieces. He was known for his blend of creativity and craftsmanship.gehrmans.se
Broadcast Information
The ARD Concert featuring the Bavarian Radio Choir will be broadcast on BR-KLASSIK on March 25, 2026, from 7:03 PM to 9:00 PM.BR Radio A concert introduction with Krista Audere and Christian Lesur will be available before the broadcast.
The concert was previously performed on February 14, 2026, at the Prinzregententheater in Munich, with a concert introduction led by Krista Audere and Christian Lesur, moderated by Julia Schölzel.BR-Chor
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