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| Date | Location | Price |
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| 9 Oct 2026 » 20:00 » Friday | Eldborg | Harpa | Ticket sales start 8 June |
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Program
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9
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Conductor
Edward Gardner
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Soloists
Harpa Ósk Björnsdóttir soprano
Hanna Dóra Sturludóttir mezzo-soprano
Stuart Skelton tenor
Andri Björn Róbertsson bass-baritone
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Choirs
Söngsveitin Fílharmónía
Kór Langholtskirkju
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is considered by many to be one of the most epic pieces of music in history. Its form and dramatic scope are magnificent, and it fully lives up to the legacy of being considered one of the cornerstones of Western musical history. After the first three movements, shaped by intense internal conflict, the fourth movement brings hope and faith in humanity with the composer's interpretation of Friedrich Schiller's Ode to Joy. The symphony can be seen as a magnificent exhortation to humanity to seek compassion and humanity in joy.
The concert's soloists are among Iceland's best-known singers, including tenor Stuart Skelton. The Iceland Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonic Choir, and the Langholtskirkja Choir bring us this magnificent work, conducted by Edward Gardner.
The concert is held in collaboration with Arctic Circle, Höfði Reykjavík City Peace Centre and the University of Iceland.
