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Biographies
The Swedish Radio Choir
The Swedish Radio Choir biographyFor nearly 100 years, the Radio Choir has paved the way for the development of the Swedish choral tradition and has been a role model for choirs around the world.
Chief conductor Kaspars Putniņš
Kaspars Putniņš, cheif conductorKaspars Putniņš has been the Chief Conductor of the Radio Choir since 2020 and the newly appointed Chief Conductor of the Latvian Radio Choir, with whom he has worked closely for over 30 years. He was previously the Chief Conductor of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir from 2014 to 2021.
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Biography of the Swedish Radio Symphony OrchestraThe Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra consists of over 100 exceptional musicians and is one of Europe's leading and most versatile orchestras, with a broad and exciting repertoire
Chief conductor Daniel Harding
Daniel Harding, Chief ConductorDaniel Harding has been the Chief Conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra since 2007, and since 2019, he has also been the orchestra's first Artistic Director. The 2024/2025 season will be his last in these roles.
Press Contact
Karl Thorson, Press and PR Berwaldhallen
Phone: +46 70 431 18 93

Email:Â karl.thorson@sverigesradio.seÂ
Press Releases
Press release 2025-01-20The Swedish Radio Choir celebrates 100 all year - from 'P3 Guld' to Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
The Swedish Radio Choir was founded in 1925, the same year as Swedish Radio. It is now embarking on an anniversary year with concerts both in Berwaldhallen and elsewhere in Stockholm, on tour to Gothenburg and Tokyo - but first of all at the P3 Guld gala concert. With its acclaimed recordings, radio broadcasts and tours, the Swedish Radio Choir has made a name for itself as one of the leading choirs in the world. Â
Press release 2024-10-26Alexander LĂĽken from Germany wins prestigious Eric Ericson Award
At the final concert of the Eric Ericson Award competition in the Swedish Radio Concert Hall Berwaldhallen in Stockholm, the German conductor Alexander Lüken was elected winner of the competition, by an international jury. The prize consists of engagements with ten European radio choirs and a prize sum of 100 000 Swedish kronor (10.000 Euros) awaits the winner.
Press release 2024-06-18Ninety young choral conductors applied for the Eric Ericson Award – eight semi-finalists chosen
Young choral conductors from around the world applied to the Eric Ericson Award 2024. The selection committee has now chosen eight semi-finalists to compete in Stockholm in October: Simon Arlasjö (Sweden), João Barros (Portugal), Jurgita Česonytė (Lithuania), Anastasija Kildiša (Latvia), Alexander Lüken (Germany), Heide Müller (Germany), Marcel Ortega i Martà (Spain) and Joe Tobin (UK).
Press release 2024-04-25The Swedish Radio Choir turns 100 – Daniel Harding's finale – Berwaldhallen releases new concert season
A new concert season with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir in Berwaldhallen is coming up, with theme of “Love and Death” running like a common thread throughout. Daniel Harding makes his last season as Music Director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Swedish Radio Choir celebrates its 100th jubilee. The season begins with the Baltic Sea Festival, featuring world-renowned artists such as pianist Yuja Wang, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra. Visions and dreams are recurring themes in the festival programme. See separate release about the Baltic Sea Festival. (https://news.cision.com/berwaldhallen/r/a-topical-opera-and-star-pianist-yuja-wang---highlights-of-the-2024-baltic-sea-festival,c3967483) Go to Swedish version-> (https://news.cision.com/se/berwaldhallen/r/radiokoren-fyller-100---daniel-hardings-final---berwaldhallen-slapper-ny-konsertsasong,c3964194)
Press release 2024-04-25A topical opera and star pianist Yuja Wang – highlights of the 2024 Baltic Sea Festival
Esa-Pekka Salonen, star pianist Yuja Wang, the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, the Swedish Radio Choir, and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra are some of the highlights of the programme announced today, as tickets for the 2024 Baltic Sea Festival go on sale. With nine days of concerts, talks, workshops and art, the festival addresses the challenges of our time and aims to bring hope for the future.
Press release 2023-12-14Researchers and composers announced for the Baltic Sea Festival Science Lab 2024
The Baltic Sea Festival's partners Stockholm University, Voksenåsen Music Academies and Formas have selected twelve international participants for a new round of the Baltic Sea Festival Science Lab – where research is presented in specially composed music.
Press release 2023-10-17Maxim Emelyanychev and Krista Audere new Principal Guest Conductors of Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir
Two internationally renowned conductors, Maxim Emelyanychev and Krista Audere, are appointed to the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir respectively as Principal Guest Conductors. This gives them the opportunity to work and develop together with the ensembles over time.
Press release 2023-05-15Prestigious Eric Ericson Award for Young Choral Conductors 2024 opens for applications
Applications are open as of today for the Eric Ericson Award, a prestigious international competition for young choral conductors. The event will take place at the Swedish Radio Concert Hall Berwaldhallen on 23–26 October 2024, the finalists are invited to conduct the Swedish Radio Choir. The total amount awarded is SEK 150,000 and the winner will lead several prominent radio choirs within the EBU over the coming concert seasons. This makes the Eric Ericson Award the most prestigious competition for choral conductors in the world. The competition is arranged by the Swedish Radio, in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.Â
Press release 2022-10-27The Baltic Sea Festival is looking for musical collaborations with young scientists
Baltic Sea Festival Science Lab is a new Baltic Sea Festival event at the Swedish Radio concert hall Berwaldhallen jointly produced with Stockholm University and Voksenåsen Music Academies. Through this project nine young scientists from the Baltic Sea Region will be paired with nine young composers. Together, they will turn scientific research into music that will be performed by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra during the Baltic Sea Festival 2023. Now open for applications.
Press release 2022-04-07The 20th Baltic Sea Festival Focuses on Music and Education
The Baltic Sea Festival is more relevant than ever as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The many sustainability challenges that are facing the nations bordering the Baltic Sea will be communicated through music and exceptional concert events featuring international stars who will perform new and familiar works. The audience will also be invited to participate in existential discussions. This year, the festival focuses on the importance of education in achieving sustainability through the democratic process.
More concerts
No tickets leftMarch 7 & 8130 - 475 SEKDvořák’s Cello Concerto with Gautier Capuçon
Gautier Capuçon in AntonĂn Dvořák’s much loved cello concerto and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Alexander von Zemlinsky’s Die Seejungfrau (The Mermaid) under the baton of Yoel Gamzou.Read more
March 12 & 13100 - 420 SEKLaura Michelin in Ibert’s Flute Concerto
Laura Michelin in Jacques Ibert’s eccentric flute concerto accompanied by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kristiina Poska.Read more & tickets
Few seats remainingMarch 15275 SEKA Radiant Century with the Swedish Radio Choir
The Swedish Radio Choir and its Music Director Kaspars Putniņš take the stage at Berwaldhallen in the second centenary concert.Read more & tickets
No tickets left17 mars100 SEKPĂĄ minuten in Berwaldhallen
The classic radio game "PĂĄ minuten" is once again taking over Berwaldhallen!Read more