Listahátíð - 2008

Opening Ceremony 2008

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 09:54:00 +0000

The Reykjavik arts Festival was opened by Þorgerður Gunnarsdóttir, Minister of Culture and Education, at the Reykjavik Arts Museum, Hafnarhús. Amiina, Kippi and friends in Wonderland played live music and at the same time, the exhibition of the Experiment Marathon Reykjavik opened in the Museum. It was curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Serpentine Gallery Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes and Director of International Projects, in collaboration with artist Ólafur Elíasson. The intention of the project is to blur the boundaries of art and science in an attempt to bridge the gap between the specialized vocabularies of the different disciplines and connect them to the general interest of the audience. The Opening Ceremony was broadcasted live by the Iceland Broadcasting Service, RUV.

Denyce Graves

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0000

Recognized worldwide as one of today's most exciting vocal stars, Denyce Graves continues to gather unparalleled popular and critical acclaim in performances on four continents. In June Graves will throw a concert at the Reykjavík Arts Festival. Her accompanist will be the world famous American pianist David Triestram.

Super Mama Djombo

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000

In November 2007, a world-music event of extraordinary proportions took place in Iceland. In the darkness of the cold northern winter, the legendary Super Mama Djombo from Guinea-Bissau in West-Africa took the first steps towards reunification in an Icelandic recording studio. At the Reykjavík Arts Festival, they will present their new music for the first time on stage outside their home country.

Amiina, Kippi and friends in Wonderland

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:32:00 +0000

Amiina's soundscape is unique: singing saws, delicately woven melodies on harps and haunting
melodies played on glassware. The organic sounds of Amiina merge with Kippi Kaninus´s
fascinating world of electronics. Aided by a team of talented musicians, they will perform an
intriguing programme of new as well as recycled material.

Wayne Shorter Quartet

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:39:00 +0000

More than half a century after embarking on his lifelong musical adventure, Wayne Shorter is universally regarded as a living jazz legend. By the summer of 2001, Wayne began touring as the leader of a talented young lineup featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade, each a celebrated recording artist and bandleader in his own right. They will play with Shorter in a downtown concerthall at Reykjavik Arts Festival in June 24th.

Bang Gang, Keren Ann, Lady and Bird and Iceland Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:38:00 +0000

Barði Jóhannsson

and Keren Ann Zeidel will get together in a concert with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. The programme covers their individual careers in new symphonic arrangements.

Thorkell Sigurbjörnson - A Survey of Violin

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:39:00 +0000

A Survey of Violin - Music by one of Iceland’s greatest composers, Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson

Performing in this concert are Sigurbjörn Bernhardsson, violinist and the composer’s relative, and Anna Gudný Gudmundsdóttir, pianist.

Inselhopping

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:35:00 +0000

In 2007 the Berlin based percussion ensemble Percusemble Berlin commissioned 8 new pieces of
music from composers from Iceland, Berlin and Ireland. The idea was to create an environment that
might re-define the traditional framework of a concert and bring something new to the audience.
Egill Sæbjörnsson works on sculpting the environment in which the performance takes place, as
well as creating a corresponding choreography for the performers.

A Voyage Without Promise

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:37:00 +0000

A Voyage Without Promise is the title of a concert arranged by Jón Ólafsson at the Icelandic Opera on May 29 and
30. The title is a direct quote from the works of Icelandic poet Steinn Steinarr, who was born a century ago. His poems
have long been a source of inspiration for Icelandic composers, and the programme contains a number of the best known
songs set to his lyrics, but also brand new songs written especially for the occasion by Jón Ólafsson and Sigurður Bjóla.

The Icelandic Pocket Company

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 14:59:00 +0000

The Icelandic Pocket Company is a group of well known Icelandic musicians: Gunnar Hrafnsson, bass, Björn Thorodssen, guitar, Ásgeir Óskarsson, percussion, and Örn Árnason, singer. They will have an unusual music performance, both funny and educational, going around the world in 18 minutes. It is based on an Icelandic folk song.

Diamantina Deep

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:39:00 +0000

DIAMANTINA DEEP or... the story of the marvellous adventures of Purbayan Ranjan Biswas and his incredible curiosity. The international Berlin based Hypno Theatre presents a unique mix of music, puppet performance and visual art in Hjörleifur Jónsson´s show "Diamantina Deep".

The diary of Anne Frank

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:03:00 +0000

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK-AN OPERA-MONODRAMA IN
TWO ACTS BY GRIGORI FRIDA.

The diary of Anne Frank-an opera-monodrama in two acts, is a chamber opera based on the well-known book The Diary of Anne Frank.