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.

Program
Chosen songs by Gunnar Þórðarson

Conductor
Hjörtur Páll Eggertsson

Soloists
Árný Margrét Sævarsdóttir
Jón Jónsson
Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir
Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson
Ragnheiður Gröndal
Valdimar Guðmundsson

Arrangers
Gunnar Þórðarson
Haraldur Vignir Sveinbjörnsson
Hrafnkell Orri Egilsson
Szymon Kura

Promoter: Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands

Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands

Hjörtur Páll Eggertsson

Árný Margrét Sævarsdóttir

Jón Jónsson

Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir

Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson

Ragnheiður Gröndal

Valdimar Guðmundsson

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Harpa er tónlistar- og ráðstefnuhús við höfnina í Reykjavík, með salina Eldborg og Norðurljós.

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