Söngbók Gunna Þórðar - Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands

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.

Program

Chosen songs by Gunnar Þórðarson

Conductor

Hjörtur Páll Eggertsson

Arrangers

Gunnar Þórðarson

Haraldur Vignir Sveinbjörnsson

Hrafnkell Orri Egilsson

Szymon Kuran

Soloists

Árný Margrét

Jón Jónsson

Katrín Halldóra, Páll Óskar

Ragnheiður Gröndal

Valdimar Guðmundsson