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Gustaf Vasa Vokalensemble och Despresensemblen (trombonkvartett) under ledning av Lars Fredén.
Biljetter 100 kr www.biljettmonster.se 

Sön 12/10 kl 15.00 Konsert
L Cherubini: Requiem, O Andersson: Pianokonsert op 40. 
Det lysande sällskapet Par Bricole presenterar:
Den Bacchanaliska Kören och Den Bacchanaliska Musiken 
Olof Andersson, piano • Ian Plaude och Lars Fredén, dirigenter.

Lör 25/10 kl 18.00 Bob Dylanmässa
”Ring Them Bells” Musikmässa i allhelgonatid
Sånger av Bob Dylan med grupen Valdemar och Dylankören.

Its Baroque Revival splendor, artistic masterpieces, vibrant music traditions, and community programs provide a unique window into Swedish heritage.

gustaf vasa församling

Filip Hambert, Lars Fredén & Natalia Edvall, dirigenter.
Biljetter via förköp: vuxna 200 kr, barn upp till 18 år 100 kr. The parish emerged during Vasastan’s rapid growth, reflecting the city’s changing demographics (A Day In Stockholm).

Musikprogram

Konserter och musikmässor i Gustaf Vasa församling

Varje torsdag kl 12.00 Lunchmusik på orgel.


SABBATSBERGS KYRKA

Fre 26/9, 7/11 & 5/12 kl 19.30 är det Gospelmässa i Sabbatsbergs kyrka.
En härlig mässa med körsång i gospeltoner under ledning av Emanuel Olsson.


GUSTAF VASA KYRKA
Vid betalkonserter säljs eventuellt kvarvarande biljetter i kyrkan en timme före konsertstart.

Sön 19/1 kl 15.00 ”Wienklassiker”
Verk av Haydn, Mozart och Beethoven

Sön 7/9 kl 15.00 Orgelkonsert
Verk av Clerambault, Bruhns och Händel.
Olof Andersson, orgel.

Fri entré.

Sön 21/12 kl 16.00 Julkonsert
A Ceremony of Carols och andra X-mas Carols.
Verk av Britten, Willcocks, Tavener, Panufnik, Gardner m.fl.
Gustaf Vasa Kammarkör • Adolf Fredriks Gosskör
Lars Fredén & Anna Karin Schäfer, dirigenter
Johanna Ander Ljung, harpa
Biljetter via förköp: vuxna 200 kr, barn upp till 18 år 100 kr.


Olof Andersson, orgel. Anders Larsson, baryton
Gustaf Vasa Kammarkör med vänner. Whether your interest lies in architecture, music, Swedish history, or community culture, this guide provides all essential details—visiting hours, tickets, accessibility, and tips—for experiencing this landmark among Stockholm historical sites (Svenska kyrkan, StockholmMuseum, InTravel).

Table of Contents

Historical Background

Origins of Gustaf Vasa Church

Named for Gustav Vasa, the 16th-century king who established Sweden’s independence, the church honors his role in shaping modern Sweden (historyhabits.com).

Gustaf Vasa Vokalensemble under ledning av Lars Fredén

Sön 14/9 kl 15.00 Brass & Vokalensemble
Josquin des Prez: Missa Hercules dux Ferrariae • Memor esto verbi tui • De Profundis. Fri entré.

Gustaf Vasa Church
– Neo-Baroque Grandeur at Odenplan, Stockholm

Gustaf Vasa Church: A Faithful Monument of Splendor

Gustaf Vasa Church (Gustaf Vasa kyrka), a Neo-Baroque masterpiece designed by Agi Lindegren, dominates Stockholm’s Odenplan with its vast 60-meter dome and Greek cross layout.

Three galleries overlook the nave, while frescoes by Vicke Andrén illustrate biblical scenes and honor the four evangelists in the corner chapels.

One of the three bells bears a moving inscription:

🔔Echoes from the Copper Bell

“Out from my trembling copper womb summoning voices resound:
Silence to you I offer,
Sabbath silence in the city’s noise,
Rest to the toiling slaves,
Grace to the crushed souls,
Grave’s quiet to rich and poor,
The earth hides them all,
The Lord alone shall judge.”

Gustaf Vasa Church

Date: 14/06/2025

Introduction: The Significance of Gustaf Vasa Church in Stockholm

Gustaf Vasa Church (Gustav Vasakyrkan), located in Stockholm’s lively Vasastan district, is a monumental icon that fuses Swedish history, architectural brilliance, and a thriving cultural scene.

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Karin Ingebäck, sopran.
Olof Andersson, orgel. Features include:

  • Dome and Façade: The 60-meter copper dome, now green with age, is flanked by two smaller towers and topped by a cross and lantern.
  • Main Entrance: A grand staircase leads to a portico with Corinthian columns and sculptural reliefs depicting biblical scenes and King Gustav Vasa’s legacy (city-guide-stockholm.com).
  • Interior: A cruciform layout, soaring nave, side aisles, and a richly frescoed dome.

    Its columbarium is one of Europe’s largest indoor burial sites (Svenska kyrkan).

    Lifelong Engagement

    Activities like baby cafés, confirmation classes, choir participation, and lay leadership foster engagement across generations. Services and activities are open to all.

    Music, Arts, and Events

    The church is a city landmark for music and culture, hosting organ recitals, classical concerts, and gospel performances—both onsite and, during the pandemic, online (Svenska kyrkan).

    With free entry, accessible facilities, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a highlight of any Stockholm itinerary (city-guide-stockholm.com, StockholmMuseum).

    References

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Fri entré.

Sön 14/9 kl 11.00 Musikhögmässa
ur Missa Hercules dux Ferrariae av Josquin des Prez.

Orkester från Kungliga Hovkapellet. Designed by architect Agi Lindegren and inaugurated in 1906, it stands as a Baroque Revival masterpiece, distinguished by its 60-meter dome, ornate details, and artistic treasures such as Carl Milles’ altar piece and vibrant stained glass windows (wanderboat.ai, city-guide-stockholm.com).

Easily accessible via Odenplan metro and bus stations, Gustaf Vasa Church offers free admission, regular guided tours, and a rich program of concerts and community events.

Fri entré.

Sön 30/11 kl 16 & 18 Adventskonserter
Gustaf Vasa Kammarkör • Brassensemble
Klass 5C & 5D, 6C & D, 8C & 8D från Adolf Fredriks musikklasser.