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NDR Vokalensemble / Heide Müller

Date & Time
Sun, Apr 6, 2025, 19:30
Slovenian conductor Martina Batič has had to cancel her guest appearance with the NDR Vokalensemble for health reasons. Heide Müller will now conduct the concert in her place.

Keywords: Contemporary, Vocal Music

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Musicians

NDR Vokalensemble
Kris GarfittTrombone
Heide MüllerDirector

Program

James MacMillanO bone Jesu
Maija EinfeldeThree Poems by Fricis Barda
Einojuhani RautavaaraLorca Suite
Sven David SandströmSonnets of Darkness and Love
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