Kammersveitin Elja In Miklagarður

Elja Ensemble consists of some of Iceland’s most talented young musicians, most of whom are already establishing themselves as the among the country’s leading performers, conductors, and artists.

Their performances are known for being exciting and energetic, and seeking to engage with the audience on a personal level. The ensemble is dedicated to varied and innovative programming and seeks to represent a broad range of musical styles and genres rather than strictly traditional classical styles.

This summer Elja will tour around Iceland, where they will perform a varied program that features works from the classical era to the modern. The conductor is Bjarni Frímann Bjarnason.

Concert date: August 2nd at 8pm
Venue: Félagsheimilið Mikligarður
Location: Vopnafjörður

Concert program:
Caroline Shaw – Entr’acte
Igor Stravinsky – Dumbarton Oaks
Finnur Karlsson – Concert for accordion (premiere)
Soloist: Jónas Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
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Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony Nr. 4

General admittance is 2500 ISK, admittance for students, seniors and disabled citizens is 2000 ISK. Admittance is free for kids under 15 years old.
Tickets can be purchased on the door.