Oslo Vokalensemble is an independent mixed chamber choir. We aim at a high musical level and sing all types of music. At present the choir consists of 35 active singers from 25 to well over 50 years, most of them between 25-45. In 2004 we participated in an international choir festival in Italy returning with two silver awards.  The year before we visited Österlen in Sweden where we were invited to sing in St. Olof's church. Our annual and traditional Christmas concert takes place in Gamle Aker kirke in December. Our demo-CD Canciones presents Spanish related music.  

The choir was founded in 1990 and has been active since. Some of the works performed the last years: Bruckner's motets, Duruflé's Requiem, Poulenc's O magnum mysterium, Nordheim's Converte nos, Britten's A ceremony of carols and other sacred music.

In addition to sacred music, we aim at a varied repertoire: light music , folk tunes , madrigals, Bellman , and obviously, Christmas music . The annual Christmas concert in Gamle Aker kirke, the oldest in Oslo, is one of our most cherished performances. Included in our repertoire is furthermore Rautavaara's "Suite" de Lorca, Halffter's Tres Epitafios, Beatles tunes and scores from The Real Group and Manhattan Transfer. In October 2001 we participated in a choir festival in the Netherlands where we earned a place in the 1. prize class.

Oslo Vokalensemble won 1. prize in class A in The Midnight Sun International Choir Festival in Tromsø in 1994, and we represented Norway in the International choir festival in Cork, Ireland, in 1997. In 1999 we cooperated with a contemporary Norwegian composer, Knut Vaage, who wrote four pieces for us. In addition to regular concerts, we have performed at a variety of festive occasions. Members are listed here.

Reza Aghamir started as our conductor summer 2005. He took over for Katrine Ganer Skaug who had been with us since early 2000. She introduced new and challenging music, and expanded our repertoire in several directions.
Reza Aghamir is recognized as conductor, vocalist and pianist. His musical background spans from classical music to hipsoul. He is well known for establishing the choir Gli Scapoli and the vocal group State.

We rehearse in Grønland menighetshus, Grønlandsleiret nr 41, Thursdays between 6.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.  

Want to participate?  For the time being we are only in need of mail voices. Contact the conductor or the leader.  

If you need a choir or a smaller group for special occasions, contact us.
You can order our CD from post@oslovokal.net for NOK 100.  If you want to be on our mailing list for concerts, use the same email address.