The world-known Scandinavian composer Sven David Sandström is one of the most prominent composers of the XX Century choir music. His complete work catalog includes 300 compositions that not only demonstrate his productivity, but also cover a very diverse spectrum - from grand operas and oratories to intimate cormusic and chamber music works. Since 2000 the composer focuses on spiritual music.
In the year of Hendel's anniversary, in 2009, a German conductor, Bach music specialist, initiator of countless new productions and founder of the International Bach Academy, Helmut Rillings, ordered Sandström a new opus based on the libretum which was used also by Hendel.
State Choir LATVIJA
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
Elina Shimkus, soprano
Laura Teivāne, mezzo soprano
Staņislavs Ļeontjevs, tenor (Russia)
Rihards Millers, bariton
Conductor Māris SIRMAIS
