This album highlights the diverse repertoire of Allmänna Sängen, Sweden's oldest university choir, under the direction of Cecilia Rydinger Alin. The program features traditional Swedish choral works alongside contemporary compositions, showcasing themes of nature, seasons, and human emotions. Selections include evocative texts by poets such as Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Pär Lagerkvist, and Vilhelm Ekelund, set to music by composers like Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, David Wikander, and Hildor Lundvik. The recording reflects the choir’s rich history and its mastery of both classical and modern Scandinavian choral traditions, offering a vibrant celebration of musical and cultural heritage.
