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Gunnar Þórðarson’s Songbook

Harpa Concert Hall: Eldborg - Main HallAusturbakki 2, Reykjavík, Capital Region, 101, Iceland
Dates/times in Reykjavik time zone
Thursday 21 January 202720:00
Programme
Programme to include:
Þórðarson, Gunnar (b. 1945)Selection of songs
Sveinbjörnsson, Haraldur VignirArranger
Egilsson, Hrafnkell OrriArranger
Kuran, Szymon (b. 1955)Arranger
Performers
Hjörtur Páll EggertssonConductor
Árný MargrétVocals
Jón JónssonVocals
Katrín HalldóraVocals
Páll ÓskarVocals
Ragnheiður GröndalVocals
Valdimar GuðmundssonVocals

Some of Iceland’s finest singers will take to the stage with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra for a special concert in Harpa Concert Hall performing some of Gunnar’s most beloved popular songs which hold a special place in the hearts and minds of Icelanders.

Gunnar Þórðarson had an extraordinary career, composing more than 500 songs that have become part of Iceland’s musical heritage over the years. He also wrote numerous works for symphony orchestra, choirs, and singers, most notably the opera Ragnheiður. It is no exaggeration to say that Gunnar is one of the most influential artists in the history of Icelandic music.

Soloists for this program are Árný Margrét, Jón Jónsson, Katrín Halldóra, Páll Óskar, Ragnheiður Gröndal and Valdimar Guðmundsson, with Hjörtur Páll Eggertsson conducting.

With such an outstanding line-up of artists taking the stage in Eldborg hall with the orchestra, audiences can look forward to a powerful and moving musical experience.


© Gassi
© Gassi