Norwegian Choir to Perform at St. Bartholomew's, 9/27

Sølvguttene (Boys of Silver), the Norwegian Broadcasting Boys' Choir, will sing at St. Bart's on Sunday, September 27, at 11 am. The choir, founded in 1940 and now celebrating their 75th anniversary, tours internationally every year and has sung in major concert halls and cathedrals on three continents. The choir comprises 80 boys aged 8 to 15 and 25 adult male singers.

At St. Bart's, the choir will sing a prelude beginning at 10:45 am with works of Fauré, Mozart and Nystedt. Additionally, the choir will sing Edvard Grieg's "I Himmelen" as part of the service. The choir will be conducted by Fredrik Otterstad and accompanied by organist Otto Christian Odland.

St. Bartholomew's Church is located at the corner of Park Avenue and 51st Street. Subway: 6 to 51st Street. For more information, call (212) 378-0222 or visit http://stbarts.org/music/summer-festival-of-sacred-music/.