“a performer whose distinctive vocals, instrumental inventiveness, and highly personal charm underline a dignified craftsmanship.” 

Nordic Council Music Prize  

Join acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist Gyða Valtýsdóttir for an extraordinary concert in the Norðurljós recital hall at Harpa, alongside a group of renowned musicians.

Gyða Valtýsdóttir, cello and singing

Daníel Friðrik Böðvarsson, guitar

Kjartan Sveinsson, piano

Ólafur Björn Ólafsson, drums/percussion  

Skúli Sverrisson, bass

Úlfur Hansson synthesizer

Frank Aarnink & Júlía Mogensen, crystalglass

Kliður choir, backing vocals  

In this unique performance, Gyða weaves together ancient and contemporary influences. Her captivating arrangements bring the music of visionary composers like the 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen into conversation with the striking sonic landscapes of modern musicians such as Skúli Sverrisson, Daníel Bjarnason, Kjartan Sveinsson, and Ólöf Arnalds, all of whom contributed to her critically acclaimed album Epicycle II.  

The album’s title, Epicycle, is inspired by Ptolemaic cosmology, a fitting metaphor for Gyða's music, which unfolds like an expansive universe brimming with emotional depth. A founding member of the experimental band múm, Gyða’s career has spanned collaborations across artistic disciplines, performances on stages worldwide, and scoring for film. In 2019, she was honored with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize, with the jury praising her as “a singular artist with an extraordinary, earthy presence in live performance—a presence that is fragile and subtle, yet powerful and temperamental.”  

Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the evocative, immersive world of Gyða Valtýsdóttir live.

Duration: 90 minutes, no intermission

Promoter:

marvaða