Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.12.2019, Page 9

Performers:
Hallgrímskirkja Motet Choir
Hallgrímskirkja International
Baroque Orchestra
Conductor:
Hörður
Áskelsson
Concertmaster :
Tuomo Suni
Soloists:
Herdís Anna Jónasdóttir Soprano
David Erler Countertenor
Martin Vanberg Tenor
Jóhann Kristinsson Bass
THE HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA FRIENDS OF THE ARTS SOCIETY 38TH SEASON
Lovely festive Christmas mood
in the beautifully decorated church!
l i s t v i n a f e l a g . i s · m o t e t t u ko r. i s · s c h o l a c a n t o ru m . i s
At this years annual and ever popular Christmas Concerto of the
Hallgrímskirkja Motet Choir, the choir together with the outstanding
Hallgrímskirkja International Baroque Orchestra and a stunning
ensemble of soloists will be performing Handel’s glorious oratorio
Messiah, conducted by the Music Director of Hallgrimskirkja,
Hörður Áskelsson. A live performance of Messiah is always
a festive event which no music lover can afford to miss.
Hallgrímskirkja International Baroque Orchestra
SATURDAY DEC. 7th at 6 pm and SUNDAY DEC. 8th at 4 pm
CHRISTMAS CONCERTO
AT NOON WITH
SCHOLA CANTORUM
The chamber choir Schola cantorum
performs diverse choral and christmas music.
Hot chocolate after the concert.
Performers: Schola cantorum, kammerkór
Hallgrímskirkju and soloists from the choir.
Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson
Admission:3.000 ISK
FESTIVE SOUNDS
AT NEW YEARS EVE
Two trumpets and organ
The highly popular New
Years event returns with
festive music for two
trumpets and organ. Two
exceptional young Icelandic
trumpetplayers visit from
New York and Paris to start the New Year festivities
with the Klais organ.
Performers: Baldvin Oddsson trumpet,
Jóhann Nardeu trumpet
and BjörnSteinar Sólbergsson organ.
Admission: 3.500 / 4.000 ISK
FRIDAY DEC. 20th at 12 am
Tickets available at Hallgrimskirkja and midi.is
Admission:
9.900 ISK Zone A
6.900 ISK Zone B
THE HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019
by HÄNDEL
MONDAY 30th DEC. at 8 pm
NEW YEARS EVE DEC. 31st at 4 pm