A Quote by Jan Eliasson

I feel that Orphei Drängar are among Sweden's foremost ambassadors. It's always a delight to hear the drängar, both abroad and at home.

Jan Eliasson

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Jan Eliasson
Swedish - Diplomat
Born: September 17, 1940

Orphei Drängar possesses a combination of power, energy, and culture. Joy of discovery combined with professional technical and musical prowess.

Esa-Pekka Salonen

I have had much pleasure in working with Orphei Drängar during my time as chief conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and I consider OD to be one of the most brilliant men´s choirs in the world. The singers are highly professional and their repertoire is of a very wide range, but then they have been trained for years by Eric Ericson, the world´s leading choir conductor. I also admire the strength and the beauty of their voices. OD is an extraordinary powerful choir!

Neeme Jarvi

Studies are the food of youth, the delight of old age; the ornament of prosperity, the refuge and comfort of adversity; a delight at home, and no hindrance abroad; they are companions by night, and in travel, and in the country.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

I grew up in Gothenburg, Sweden. I also lived in Ghana for four years and in Australia for one year. My dad was working abroad so we traveled with him. My mom is Indian and was adopted in Sweden.

Kelly Gale

At home, you always have to be a politician; when you're abroad, you almost feel yourself a statesman.

Harold MacMillan

Brazil's always had great players, both at home and abroad, but we need to put all that talent together and mould a team out of it.

Pele

Ambassadors are honest men sent abroad to lie for their countries.

Henry Wotton

Sweden is the home of my ancestors, and I have reserved a special place in my heart for Sweden.

Carl D. Anderson

Arkansas families need to feel safe in their homes and communities, which is why we need a U.S. Senator who will address threats - both at home and abroad - head on.

Conner Eldridge

Words are the soul's ambassadors, who go / Abroad upon her errands to and fro.

James Howell

I own a home in Sweden, I rent in both Los Angeles and in Britain, and I'm constantly travelling.

Britt Ekland

I could hear the icy winds of Sweden, but he didn't seem to feel the chill.

Janet Fitch

I intend to be a leader of America that people can count on, both here at home and around the world, to make decisions that will further peace and prosperity, but also stand up to bullies, whether they're abroad or at home.