A message from Elisabeth

For me, a very personal wish is coming true before the end of this year. After 25 Calmus concerts, a CD recording and numerous workshops that I’ve sung in and helped shape while my baby bump has steadily grown, I’m expecting my first child towards the end of the year. A truly special and exciting time lies behind me, but also one that has often been challenging, travelling with the ensemble while pregnant. And now, it’s almost over.
So, after our concert on October 28 in Norrköping, Sweden, I’ll be taking a temporary break from the stage at 36 weeks of pregnancy.

But of course, I wouldn’t leave without introducing my wonderful maternity-leave replacement! Starting in November and, as things stand, until spring 2027, Lovis Kriese will be joining us to complete the ensemble. She’s already been rehearsing for her very first Calmus concert for a few weeks now: on November 11 at Hamburg’s Michel!
Lovis has already completed a degree in school music education and is currently continuing her vocal studies at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. We’re all more than delighted that she’s beginning her professional career with a little excursion into the world of Calmus, because not only does Lovis fit beautifully into the ensemble vocally, she’s also an absolute enrichment for the group as a person. Even now, the ensemble’s sound in this new line-up is full of promise, and I’m certain that some truly wonderful musical moments lie ahead for you.

Although I’m stepping aside for the time being with a tear or two in my eye, I’m also very much looking forward to what lies ahead and to focusing on us as a growing family.
I wish Lovis and the other four a fantastic time together, lots of wonderful concerts and heaps of joy in making music together.
And very soon, I’ll be back on stage with a new little person in tow! Until then, I hope you’ll welcome Lovis as warmly as we have, and I wish you all wonderful concert experiences with Calmus!

Yours,
Elisabeth