An American in Copenhagen

This program holds a special place in this year’s festival. We are thrilled to introduce Lil Lacy (US/DK) as our new composer-in-residence. The evening revolves around themes of community and hope. Together with our amazing chamber orchestra, Friends Philharmonic, we are guaranteed an unforgettable evening. The title of the concert reflects a meeting between worlds: a series of works by American composers such as Aaron Copland, and Samuel Barber will visit us here in Copenhagen, in dialogue with our composer-in-residence Lil Lacy, whose roots span both America and Denmark. As a prelude to the evening, the vocal ensemble ÆTLA will open the concert with two solo works, setting the tone for a night of reflection and connection. Program: Josefine Lindstrand: Sånger från bergen (text by Edith Södergran) (5') Anna S. Þorvaldsdóttir: Heyr mig min sál, Heyr þú oss himnum á (5') Lil Lacy: RESONANS (world premiere) (15') intermission Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring (33') Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings (9')

• ÆTLA Vocal ensemble
• Friends Philharmonic. Nicholas Swensen (conductor)