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| Date | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2017 » 12:00 » Friday | Eldborg | Harpa | Free admission |
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Program
Dag Wirén Divertimento
Dag Wirén Serenade for strings
Dag Wirén Symphony no. 3
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Conductor
Rumon Gamba
The Swedish 20th-century composer Dag Wirén was influenced by Stravinsky and Poulenc and wrote highly successful music with a powerful rhythmic drive. He was a particularly versatile composer, even contributing the Swedish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965.
In June 2017, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra will record a CD of Wirén's music for the Chandos label. As an upbeat to the recording sessions, the orchestra will perform a free lunchtime concert, giving its audience a chance to hear these interesting works.
The Serenade for Strings from 1937 is Wirén's most popular work, while his Symphony no. 3 is a darker piece. Composed during World War II, it contains echoes of Sibelius and even Shostakovich.
The conductor, Rumon Gamba, was the ISO's Chief Conductor from 2002–2010 and maintains a regular presence on the Harpa podium.
Admission is free. Eldborg is accessible from the 2nd floor in Harpa, entrence 2A.