Hjorthagen Chamber Choir and Hjorthagen's Vocal Ensemble are two of several choirs led by Karin Oldgren in the Stockholm area. Karin Oldgren says that being a driving instructor poses several challenges.

This year's choir leader: Karin Oldgren, conductor and church musician. Photo: TT

- There may be different levels of knowledge of different singers in the same ensemble, so finding common development goals requires reflection. Everyone should feel that both I and the group are counting on and need just "you", says Karin Oldgren.

She is now awarded a scholarship of SEK 50,000 by the Association's choir leader.

Priced in Venice

Last year's chamber choir, which Oldgren founded, won last year's Grand Prix in the Venezia in Musica driving competition. The Stockholm Choir also brought home the jury's special award for its scenic performance.

Karin Oldgren also teaches choral singing and conducting at the Örebro School of Music and at Örebro University.