Barbara Hannigan is a Canadian soprano and conductor known for her deep commitment to contemporary music. She has given world premieres of numerous works and collaborated closely with many living composers. Hannigan often conducts and sings at the same time, a rare combination she has made her own.
concert(2 days)
George Benjamin conducts a programme featuring pianist Bertrand Chamayou and soprano Barbara Hannigan, spanning works by Ravel, Sibelius, Unsuk Chin, and Benjamin's own composition.
concertBarbara Hannigan sings Messiaen and Zorn alongside pianist Bertrand Chamayou and composer George Benjamin in an experimental classical programme at Berwaldhallen.
concert19:00Barbara Hannigan performs Ligeti's "Mysteries of the Macabre" alongside works by Liadov, Vivier, and Bartók. A theatrical concert about the end of the world, mysteries, and human passion.
concert18:00Barbara Hannigan leads a programme exploring Arnold Schönberg and his contemporaries, featuring works by Schönberg, Hindemith, Schreker, and the Khayam sisters.