The Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, founded in 1945 by Eric Ericson, is a legendary ensemble with a worldwide reputation, often collaborating with leading orchestras like the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics.
Recording & Production
The collaboration between Sveriges Körförbund and Naxos plans to release fifty discs of choral music over a ten-year period, documenting contemporary Swedish choral singing.
Performer Biography
Eric Ericson (b. 1918), the conductor, is considered a master of choral direction and has fostered a new generation of choral directors as a professor at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
Performer Biography
Eric Ericson has guest-conducted many significant choirs worldwide, including the Netherlands Chamber Choir and the BBC Singers, and has received prestigious awards such as the Polar Music Prize in 1997.
Performer Biography
The Eric Ericson Chamber Choir has won multiple awards, including the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis, the Edison Prize, and three Swedish 'Grammis' prizes.
Cultural Impact
Choral singing is a significant part of Swedish culture, with an estimated half a million people regularly participating in choirs.
Recording & Production
This album initiates a unique collaboration between Sveriges Körförbund (The Swedish Choral Association) and Naxos to document Swedish choral activities.
