DECEMBER 5
EVENTS
TH E RE YK JAV I K CHAM BER O RCH E STR A’S CH RISTMA S C O N CERT The Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra celebrates the holiday season by playing a few Bach favourites. Two Brandenburg Concertos and the famous E Major Violin Concerto will be performed, with concertmaster Una Sveinbjarnardóttir as soloist. The Brandenburg Concertos are widely regarded as some of the best orchestral compositions of the Baroque era. Concertos 1 and 4 are presented in a unique interpretation of the Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra.
CI RCU L EI GH T ALL THROUGH DECEMBER
Eivør
SI G G A BEI N TEI NS A N NUA L CH RISTMA S C O N CERT S Sigga Beinteins will perform Christmas songs and classical ballads in both Icelandic and English. Being one of Iceland’s most beloved pop singers, you might know her from Eurovision Song Contest, in which she participated three times. During her concert, she will invite some of the best guest singers and musicians with her on stage. She will sing pop, rock, classical songs, and ballads, and her shows are known for a theatrical stage design and visual effects. Christmas spirit guaranteed!.
SPE CIA L STO RY H O U R – FAM I LY FE STI VA L DECEMBER 5 The whole family is welcome during Special Story Hour. Icelandic musician Inga Birna Friðjónsdóttir, will sing and invites guests to sing traditional Christmas songs in Swedish, Icelandic, and English with her. Drawing exercises from illustrator and writer Rán Flygenring will also be available for those who want to get creative. The event takes place at the Nordic House.
EI VØ R CH RISTMA S C O N CERT DECEMBER 5 Faroese singer-songwriter Eivør, known for her distinct and powerful voice, is performing a Christmas concert in the Eldborg hall of Harpa Concert Hall. Pursuing music since she was just 15, she sings pop, jazz, rock, and folktronica songs in English, Faroese, and Icelandic. Her Christmas show is an intimate concert during which she will perform a mix of her own songs and her favourite Christmas songs. Eivør will bring in some friends and sing some of their favourite songs with them.
COVID-19 disclaimer The government of Iceland, The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, and The Directorate of Health are constantly monitoring the COVID-19 status in Iceland and are implementing regulations and restrictions in response to its development. Travellers and concertgoers should visit www.covid.is for the most up-to-date information.
For more on Icelandic Christmas, go to www.christmasiniceland.is
DECEMBER 3-4
Circuleight features designs and real-time interactive visuals inspired by eight elements: lava, basalt, glacier, water, flora, algae, microorganism, and volcanic gas. Throughout the installation, audiences are fully immersed into this world through original music by Icelandic composer, singer and songwriter Högni Egilsson. Högni’s music combined with the interactive technology enables audiences to experience this installation in an unforgettable way.
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