Barocktoner i Finland från drottning Kristinas tid

Drottning Kristina – musik över Östersjön Join us on a musical journey to 17th-century Sweden and Finland – a time when the two realms were united and culture, people and music travelled freely across the Baltic Sea.

In this concert, Drottningholms barockensemble and Vasa Baroque come together in a programme inspired by the era of Queen Christina and the strong historical ties between Sweden and Finland. The concert forms part of the celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of Vörå kyrka and will also be performed in Kristinestad and Tammerfors as part of a joint tour.

The music reflects the rich cultural world surrounding Queen Christina – one of Sweden’s most fascinating monarchs – and allows the audience to experience the expressive sounds of the Baroque on period instruments. The programme weaves together music from the 17th and early 18th centuries with stories of a shared history, in which towns, churches and courts on both sides of the Baltic Sea formed a vibrant cultural community.

Drottningholms barockensemble has long worked with historically informed performances and has collaborated closely with the Finnish ensemble Vasa Baroque for several years. The concert is the result of this artistic exchange and offers a vibrant musical experience in which history, culture and Baroque music come together.

Welcome to Riddarhuset for a concert that unites two countries through music – just as it did four hundred years ago.

Why not buy a ticket that includes smørrebrød? The banqueting rooms at Riddarhuset serve delicious open sandwiches – one with salmon and one with skagenröra, a creamy prawn salad. Concert-only tickets are also available!