Sing the Year in at the Glyptotek

Come and sing along when Glyptoteket and Folkehögskolernes Forening invite you to the annual New Year's song from Højskolesangbogen. The banquet hall of the Glyptotek forms the setting for this special séance.

The house orchestra consists of Johanne Louise Schmidt, Ole Kibsgaard, Emil de Waal and conferencier Rasmus Skov Borring. Also appearing are songwriter and hymn poet, Nikolaj Paakjær and writer Shekufe Tadayoni Heiberg. You can also experience the student choir from Silkeborg Højskole led by Marianne Søgaard.

In a good mix of solemn and informal mood, the Glyptotek forms the framework to sing us well into the new year. The surroundings of the historical museum give both the feeling of a cultural depth, but also that both new and old songs can unfold especially when they are sung in the beautiful banquet hall. We must sing about the near, about the national and the global, about faith, hope and love — about being human in life.

On stage you can meet a number of artists and musicians, all rooted in Danish folk culture. Experience community singing and choral performances through both traditional and newer songs in the Højskolesangbogen. The audience must both sing along and listen. The repertoire ranges from Grundtvig to popular culture in diverse expressions.

The most recent edition of Højskolesangbogen was published in 2020 and, with over 400,000 copies sold, continues to be one of the best-selling books in Denmark. The first college songbook appeared in 1894. Since its beginning, its purpose has been to reflect society, and as the world changes, new times call on new songs. In the latest edition, 151 new songs were included, while 122 songs left the book.

'Sing the Year Ind' is a collaboration between Glyptoteket and Folkehögskolernes Forening.

Johanne Louise Schmidt
Actor known from a number of TV series, performances and films, including “Meters per Second”, “The Circus Revue” and “The Rivals”.

Ole Kibsgaard
Musician and known from Shu-Bi-Dua, Kaj and Andrea as well as Morgensang on DR together with Kaya Brüel.

Emil de Waal
Drummer and composer. Has participated in various pop and jazz constellations in Danish music life over many years.

Rasmus Forest Drilling
Conferentier, chapel master and pianist. Composer of a number of melodies in Højskolesangbogen. Touring singer and editor at Forlaget Højskolerne.

Marianne Soggard
Songwriter, composer and song presenter. One of the best represented women in the High School Songbook. Teacher at Silkeborg High School.

Shekufe Tadayoni Heiberg
Writer and songwriter with a long string of book releases behind him. She is known for her ecocritical writing and for her efforts to make Persian poetry and fiction known in Danish.

Nikolay Paakjer
Songwriter and hymn poet. Composer of a melody in Højskolesangbogen. His poetry revolves around the tension between an upbringing in the West Jutland mission houses and a current everyday life in Copenhagen.

The student choir from Silkeborg Højskole is under the direction of Marianne Søgaard.

The ticket includes admission to the museum all day, so you can explore the museum's collections and exhibits.

Annual card holder: 230 kr.
Adult: 275 kr.
Under 27/students with a valid student card: 230 kr.
Under 18 years: 180 kr.

Tickets are purchased here.
Ticket gives access to the entire Glyptotek on the day.
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be passed on.

Buy annual passes and get discounts on many other events as well as in Glyptoteket's shop and café. Read more and buy annual passes here.

Save money by purchasing an annual pass on the same day the event takes place. Then you get a nice discount (similar to the museum entrance). Visit the museum ticket sales to learn more.

In the museum's café Picnic you can have a nice lunch or enjoy a good cup of coffee. Read more about menu and table reservation here.

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