Korgossarna, the Swedish academic men’s choir from Uppsala University, Sweden, will perform at Augustana College at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in Wallenberg Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Korgossarna is one of Sweden’s premier male vocal ensembles, known for performing Nordic vocal tradition music ranging from folk tunes to contemporary pieces. The concert is part of the choir’s four-stop U.S. tour and will be conducted by Rebecka Gustaffson. The performance will conclude with a joint rendition with the Augustana Choir.
“It is a special opportunity for us — especially since the Augustana Choir will be singing in Sweden in June of 2026,” said Jon Hurty, director of choral activities at Augustana. “This collaboration will provide a great connection between our musical communities.”
Augustana College, founded in 1860 by Swedish graduates of Uppsala and Lund universities, maintains strong ties to its Swedish heritage through events such as the annual Celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia and the Ander Lecture Series, which features scholars of Swedish-American studies.
The Augustana Choir, established in 1931 and directed by Mr. Hurty since 1996, has performed in renowned venues including Orchestra Hall in Chicago, and Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall, both in New York City, as well as major cathedrals and concert venues in more than 11 countries. The Augustana Choir’s 2026 Scandinavia tour will culminate with a performance in Uppsala Cathedral in Uppsala, Sweden.
