BYRGITTA

opera by CArl Unander-Scharin 

Vadstena Akademin 2003

Opera in three acts (60´+ 40´+ 50´) about the only saint in Swedish history - Saint Brigid (1303-1373)
Commissioned by The International Vadstena Academy for the celebration of the saint´s 700th anniversary.

Directed by Karl Dunér. 

Choreography by Åsa Unander-Scharin

Conducted by Cecilia Rydinger

Set design: Peder Freiij and Karl Dunér

Music by Carl Unander-Scharin (2001-2003)
Libretto by Magnus Carlbring
First performance July 27, 2003 at the castle in Vadstena.
Byrgitta was performed 12 times, and broadcast live by the Swedish Radio.

Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger-Alin
Cast: 12 singers
Birgitta (S): Elisabeth Strid, Spegeln (S) Jennie Eriksson, Blanca/Hovdam (Mz): Katarina Böhm, Märta (Mz): Karin Boqvist, Blanca (Mz) Tove Nilsson, Jordemor/Kardinal (A): Maria Sanner
Kung Magnus (T) Olof Lilja, Karl (T): Karl Rombo, Petrus Olavi (T): Daniel Buckard, Ulv (Bar): Lars Brissman, Alfons av Jaén (Bar) Samuel Jarrick, Clemens VI (Bass): Sami Yousri, Matthias (Bar/Bass): Joakim Schuster.
Orchestra: 12 musicians
Viola: Karin Ancker, BassTrombone: Jesper Atterling, Viola da Gamba: Keren Bruce, Guitarr/Electric Guitar: Kenneth Burman, Recorders: Kerstin Frödin, Violin: Rebecka Karlsson, Violin/Leader: Maria Lindal-Klingfors, Percussion: Erik Lång, Double Bass: Erik Ottosson, Trumpet: Andreas Jönsson, Clarinet/BassClarinet: Jonas Viklund, Cembali/Organ/Synthesizer: Urban Westerlund.