Concert: Jacob Anderskov x Århus Sinfonietta: I sang

“The familiar grains of sand in the songs can form new universes.” These words accompanied five hearts in Politiken when Jacob Anderskov released a series of selected folk school songs with new jazz avant-garde colors in 2024. The songs have now gained further color play with new events for Aarhus Sinfonietta, expanded for the occasion with improvising musicians under the title ‘I Sang‘.

‘I Sang‘ transforms the familiar song universe of the folk school songbook into a musical experience that both surprises and resonates. In addition to listening and feeling, the audience is invited to sing along to songs like ‘Du danske sommer’, ‘Se det summer af sol’, and ‘Danmark nu blunder den lyse nat’. Communal singing arises several times during a cohesive concert sequence, which remains a concert. What happens, happens in the improvisational community and under the expert guidance of the concert’s seasoned musicians.

‘I Sang‘ is performed by Jacob Anderskov on piano and his own ensemble, as well as musicians from Aarhus Sinfonietta. The project premiered at the Aarhus Jazz Festival 2024 with nine performers on stage. In 2025, it will be performed again at several Danish venues, this time with even more musicians.

Performers and contributors Jacob Anderskov, piano Kasper Tranbjerg, trumpet Soffie Viemose, vocals Jakob Høyer, drums Jakob Munck, tuba, trombone, vocals

Musicians from Aarhus Sinfonietta