KERSTIN MEYER tribute concert
Court singer Kerstin Meyer (1928–2020) was one of the most beloved mezzo-sopranos in the Swedish opera world. Now she is given tribute in a memorial concert in the Golden Foyer featuring 34 singers and 6 pianists. Don't miss a unique opportunity to hear Nina Stemme, Miah Persson, Ann Hallenberg and Katarina Dalayman at the same time! The concert is organized by Kerstin Meyers Stipendiefond.
Kerstin Meyer belonged to the elite of Swedish singers of the 20th century with a great international career on the very biggest stages in the world, from The Metropolitan to La Scala, Wiener Staatsoper, Covent Garden, Bayreuther Festspiele and Glyndebourne Festival. After finishing her career, she was rector at the University College of Opera in Stockholm between 1984 and 1994. There she shaped several prominent generations of singers.
SONG Nina Stemme, Miah Persson, Ann Hallenberg, Michael Weinius, Karl-Magnus Fredriksson, Kerstin Avemo, Katarina Dalayman, Lars Cleveman, Kristina Hammarström, Anna Larsson, Hillevi Martinpelto, Ingrid Tobiasson, Niklas Björling Rygert, Martina Dike, Johan Edholm, John-Erik Eleby, Göran Eliasson, Ola Eliasson, Lennart Forsén, Katarina Giotas, Marcus Jupiter, Magnus Kyhle, Katarina Leoson, Anders Lorentzson, Gunnar Lundberg, AnnLouice Lögdlund, Elisabeth Meyer, Ulrik Qvale, Erika Sax, John Sax, Iwa Sörenson, Jesper Taube, Miriam Treichl
PIANO Thomas Schuback, Roland Pöntinen, Michael Engström, Mark Tatlow, Majsan Dahling, Anders Wadenberg
RUNNING TIME Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including intermission.