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Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble Explores the choral artistic possibilities

Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble was formed in 2016 and consists of twelve professional singers. The ensemble acts in two capacities, as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in large symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and as a group in its own right under the direction of Katie Thomas.

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. 

Soprano

Hilkka Ylinärä

Mia Strand

Elin Lutecki

Alto

Siri Woxlin

Anna Sollerman

Keiti Strömqvist

Tenor

Tore Sunesson

Petter Reingardt

Mikael Englund

Basso

Adam Jondelius

Torbjörn Tällberg Martins

Vacant

Choir Director

Katie Thomas

Choir Director

Concerts with the Vocal Ensemble
Side by Side 2025: Closing Concert
18 Jun 19.00

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.

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Hasselblad Award Concert: Carmina Burana
9 Oct 19.00

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.

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Carmina Burana
10 Oct 18.00

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.

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Concert booked by Volvo: Christmas Celebration
6 Dec 18.00

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.

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Rachmaninoff The Bells
12, 13 Dec

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.

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The White Book
14, 15 Jan

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.

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God in Disguise
26, 27 Feb

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.

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Coffee Music
21 Mar 11.00

Coffee, sandwich and sweet chamber music with musicians and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony, a collaboration with the Friends of the Gothenburg Symphony.

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School concert: Boisterous Bellman
21, 22, 23, 24 Apr

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.

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Family concert: Boisterous Bellman
25 Apr 13.00

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.

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Classical AW with Bach
29 Apr 18.00

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.

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Music for a summer evening
31 May 18.00

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.

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Side by Side 2026: Choirs in Concert
17 Jun 12.30

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.

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Side by Side 2026: Closing Concert
17 Jun 19.00

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.

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