Sissel Performs With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

A press conference was held today introducing Sissel Kyrkjebø, the Norwegian-born singing sensation who is this year’s guest performer for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Christmas concert.

When asked what it is like to perform with the choir, Sissel said, “For me, to sing with Placido Domingo one day and then to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, it’s the same level.”

Choir director Craig Jessop remarked: “To meet her [Sissel] and feel her presence, her genuineness, her beauty — the combination is quite disarming — the combination of her natural warmth, her natural beauty and then her beautiful singing. I’d say it’s been a blessing.”

Sissel performed at last night’s dress rehearsal and will perform tonight and Saturday night. She will also give a special performance during Sunday’s Music and the Spoken Word. All tickets for the concerts were taken within two hours of their release. Approximately 21,000 people will attend each concert.

Sissel first performed with the choir last April 2006 during Music and the Spoken Word.