Gunnar Þórðarson's Songbook - Iceland Symphony Orchestra

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