The Reykjavík Chamber Music Society, No. 5

Musicians: Stefan Ragnar Höskuldsson, flute; Katie Buckley, harp; Þórunn Ósk Marinósdóttir, viola; Hulda Jónsdóttir, cello; Solveig Steinþórsdóttir, violin; Steiney Sigurðardóttir, violin It is a rare opportunity to see Stefan Ragnar Höskuldsson, the first flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic, perform for the first time in a chamber music concert. The program consists of works for flute and harp, a popular duo combination that has been composed by many composers since the 18th century. Claude Debussy was the first to add the viola to the duo in 1915, creating a trio, and many other composers followed his example in the 20th century. The first part of the concert will feature two such trios: Sonata for flute, viola, and harp by Debussy and Gubaidulina's "Joy and Sorrow," a Russian work composed in 1980. This will be the Icelandic premiere of Gubaidulina's work, which has been widely acclaimed internationally. After a break, Stefan Ragnar and Katie Buckley, a harpist with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, will perform Mozart's "Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major" with a string quartet arranged by Bob Litterell. The chamber music club is collaborating with the "Siggill" Sunday service. The concert will be held in the Nordljósum. For more information and the program, please visit the chamber music club's website, kammer.is