As a highly versatile team of singers, Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble presents concert programmes that explore wide-ranging repertoire from medieval to present-day commissions, performing both a cappella and alongside musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Previous collaborations have also included Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and Gothenburg Symphony Baroque Academy. GSVE is committed to engaging with audiences both ‘at home’ in Gothenburg’s Concert Hall as well as giving performances in the wider region of Västra Götaland.
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Side by Side 2025: Closing Concert
Festive concert in Gothenburg Concert Hall with Gothenburg Symphony and advanced orchestras and choirs from Side by Side music camp. A programme full of classical masterpieces performed by the stars of today and tomorrow.
Hasselblad Award Concert: Carmina Burana
Experience the masterpiece Carmina Burana, beloved for its power and mystique. This thundering drama with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists is conducted by Emilia Hoving and is part of the 2025 Hasselblad Award celebration.
Carmina Burana
Experience the masterpiece Carmina Burana, beloved for its power and mystique. This thundering drama with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists is conducted by Emilia Hoving.
Concert booked by Volvo: Christmas Celebration
Christmas begins at Gothenburg Concert Hall! Hear new and old Christmas carols, and don’t be surprised if we all get to join in to sing some songs together. The Gothenburg Symphony brass ensemble, choir and soloists present dazzling music for a winter evening.
Rachmaninoff The Bells
Close your eyes and imagine the horse-drawn sleigh and torches arriving amidst swirling snow in Rachmaninoff’s The Bells. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Nicholas Collon, choirs and vocal soloists.
The White Book
In this unique world premiere, we hear Laura Bowler’s composition inspired by The White Book by Nobel Prize-winner Han Kang. The work was commissioned by Principal Guest Conductor Barbara Hannigan, who also sings at this performance. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and choir.
God in Disguise
Join us in a visit to heaven on earth! Tomas von Brömssen narrates the story of Lars-Erik Larsson’s Swedish classic, performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists.
Coffee Music
Coffee, sandwich and sweet chamber music with musicians and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony, a collaboration with the Friends of the Gothenburg Symphony.
School concert: Boisterous Bellman
Tiktok doesn’t have enough wigs or breeches. Join us on a journey to the 18th century and get to know the great songwriter Carl Michael Bellman, along with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra musician Martin Bagge and singers from the vocal ensemble. For ages 10-12.
Family concert: Boisterous Bellman
Tiktok doesn’t have enough wigs or breeches. Join us on a journey to the 18th century and get to know the great songwriter Carl Michael Bellman, along with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra musician Martin Bagge and singers from the vocal ensemble.
Classical AW with Bach
Hear music by J.S. Bach and Britten in a breathtaking performance by tenor Andrew Staples. Classical AW offers both mingling and music. With the Baroque Academy Gothenburg Symphony and choir.
Music for a summer evening
Ensemble Caplet consists of harp, flute and strings. Together with singers from the Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble, they fill the summer evening with achingly beautiful notes of love and the season.
Side by Side 2026: Choirs in Concert
The favourite concert for choir lovers! Choirs in Concert brings together all the singers from the Side by Side music camp in a choir concert with over 300 young people on stage. With musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble.
Side by Side 2026: Closing Concert
Closing gala concert in Gothenburg Concert Hall with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble and orchestras and choirs from advanced level at the Side by Side music camp. Hear masterpieces from the classical world performed by the stars of today and tomorrow.
A truly wonderful experience
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra consists of 109 musicians who are driven by their love of music and a desire to provide you with a truly wonderful experience that will live long in the memory. It is this passion and ambition that makes the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the National Orchestra of Sweden, one of the world’s foremost orchestras.
Extra close to Gothenburg Symphony
Some choirs and ensembles are extra close to us. The Gothenburg Symphony Choir has performed with us since 1917. The inner core consists of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra's Vocal Ensemble. In our family you will also find the Baroque Academy Gothenburg Symphony.