Tribute Concert 'La-La-Laleh' Set to Celebrate Laleh's Music at GöteborgsOperan
GöteborgsOperan will host 'La-La-Laleh', a tribute concert to Laleh, on May 30 and 31, 2025.
Key Points
- • Two concerts will take place on May 30 and 31, 2025.
- • Hundreds of choir singers from the Västra Götaland region will participate.
- • Event directed by Fredrik Berglund and Simon Ljungman, known for previous successful concerts.
- • Concerts feature arrangements of Laleh's music, showcasing several choirs.
On May 30 and 31, 2025, GöteborgsOperan will host a special tribute concert titled 'La-La-Laleh' that celebrates the music of renowned Swedish artist Laleh Pourkarim. This event will feature hundreds of choir singers from the Västra Götaland region, making it a significant cultural gathering.
The concerts are directed by the talented duo Fredrik Berglund and Simon Ljungman, who have previously orchestrated successful shows at the GöteborgsOperan, including 'Hyllningskonserten Simon & Garfunkel' and 'The Sound of Sweden'. According to Berglund and Ljungman, "Att hylla Laleh och hennes musik är något vi velat göra länge. Tillsammans med hundratals körsångare kommer vi sjunga för publiken, till publiken och med publiken i dessa vackra sånger," which translates to "To honor Laleh and her music is something we have wanted to do for a long time. Together with hundreds of choir singers, we will sing for the audience, to the audience, and with the audience in these beautiful songs."
The program will prominently feature arrangements of Laleh's iconic songs, showcasing the collaborative efforts of various choirs, including the Avenue Pop Youth Choir, Mölndals kammarkör, and Örebro University Choir. This tribute is noted not only for celebrating Laleh's significant contributions to Swedish music but also for fostering community spirit through the arts.
GöteborgsOperan, which has been a prominent cultural establishment since its opening in 1994, is known for its diverse repertoire and was awarded the first International Opera Award in the Sustainability category in 2022. This upcoming concert promises to be a memorable event honoring Laleh’s impactful legacy in the Swedish music scene.