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Reunite in Reykjavík!
Over the past year, we have been separated from friends and family, both those who are just a few hours away and those who live across the world. As we look forward to a hopeful future of joyous reunions and exciting travel plans, Visit Reykjavik, Business Iceland, and Inspired by Iceland want to help you reconnect with your loved ones in Reykjavík.
Kyrja at the Crossroads of the Middle Ages: Josquin des Prez and Icelandic Folk Songs
Although separated by an ocean, Iceland and mainland Europe are bound in spirit and in song, sharing ancient musical roots. The vocal ensemble Kyrja will explore the musical landscape of the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in Iceland and beyond, performing ‘Missa Ave maris stella’ by Josquin des Prez (c. 1450–1521). The Mass was composed in Rome around 1490 and is regarded as one of the central…
Princess Stories and Crafts
Experience the magic of Princess Story Hour! ❄️✨ Join the the Mermaid Princess, Garðabrúða and her Thief Prince for enchanting stories in Polish, English, Arabic and Spanish. Afterward, make your own valentine craft to take home during a special craft activity! 🎵 Be ready to sing and dance between stories with your favorite characters in this delightful, interactive event. 🌟 Free entry—a perfect…
The Annunciation of Mary – Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja
The Annunciation of Mary Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja Mary's Annunciation Day or Visitation of the blessed virgin Mary is also often referred to as Mary's mass. The Gospel of the Annunciation presents the story of when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth to give her a message from God that she should give birth to the Son of God, and call him Jesus, nine months…
Salons and Serenades: Chamber Music by Romantic Women Composers
Soprano Herdís Anna Jónasdóttir, flautist Darina Ablogina, and guitarist Peter Croton perform works from the early Romantic period, some originally composed for, and others arranged for, flute and guitar. This instrumental combination was popular in its time as it was well suited to performance in private homes and in the salons of the social elite. The performers have undertaken research into…
Low Key Ensemble: Bass, More Bass!
Low Key Ensemble invites audiences on a journey into the domain of the basso continuo. We shall explore the deep and dark sound world of bass instruments, the modest and unassuming group of instruments that forms the foundation of Baroque music, while presenting rarely heard works, often in arrangements by the ensemble itself, for viola, cello, bass, lute, and harpsichord. The program features…