Oslo Gospel Choir — Gouda, 2005

In 2005, the Oslo Gospel Choir gave a concert in Gouda, the Netherlands, captured in full. Founded in Norway by Tore W. Aas, this ensemble is one of Europe’s most renowned gospel choirs, celebrated for the precision of its harmonies and the infectious energy of its performances. This full concert runs through a repertoire of gospel and contemporary Christian music, carried by expressive soloists, a tight choir and a dynamic rhythm section. In front of the Dutch audience, the group blends spiritual fervour, soul groove and polished arrangements in the great tradition of stage gospel. This live recording documents the craft of a choir that did much to popularise gospel in Northern Europe. For fans of gospel, soul and choral singing, this filmed live concert offers a fine testimony to the vitality of the genre in the mid-2000s. An ideal performance to discover the vocal richness of the Oslo Gospel Choir, captured in Gouda in 2005.