Copenhagen Baroque Festival: Hidden Treasures

Experience a magical evening in the Round Tower inspired by music, words, and astronomy, as flutist Joachim Beccera Thomsen and actress Ellen Hillingsø bring the Renaissance spirit of Sophie Brahe and the celestial poetry (in Danish) of Edith Södergran to life.

When we listen to music, we often imagine images and stories in our minds. But how do we listen, what catches our ear, and how do we uncover the stories? With this year’s theme, “Musical Stories,” the festival invites you to unleash your imagination and allows the audience to create their own fantastic tales along the way.

On this evening, the Copenhagen Baroque Festival has curated a musical program inspired by the Renaissance and Sophie Brahe—the wise and visionary Renaissance woman who observed the stars in the sky with her passion for astronomy.

Imagine that the same constellations can still be seen today, inspiring and connecting us across time. We have also explored modern poetry by Edith Södergran, which revolves around or is inspired by the light of the sky. Together with flutist Joachim Beccera Thomsen and readings by actress Ellen Hillingsø, we will capture some musical star moments and bring them down to earth—right here in the Round Tower.

Participants: Joachim Beccera Thomsen (music) and Ellen Hillingsø (narration).

Please Note: The narration will be in Danish.

About the Copenhagen Baroque Festival

Copenhagen Baroque Festival 2024 takes place from September 4th to 8th and offers unique concert experiences with Danish and international Baroque musicians. All concert venues are historic and beautiful spaces in the city that complement the music in the most exquisite way—the Library Hall in the Round Tower, the Knights’ Hall at Rosenborg Castle, the impressive Trinitatis Church, Our Saviour’s Church with its beautiful spire, and the Reformed Church.

The concert is presented in collaboration between the Copenhagen Baroque Festival and the Round Tower.