The Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra celebrates Antonín Dvořák in it’s first concert of 2026-27 season. He was a pioneer in the music life of Bohemia in late 19th century. His works are highly influenced by the region’s folk music. On the program are two of Dvořák best known chamber music works; the String Sextet in A-major op. 48 and the Serenade in D-minor for winds, cello and double bass op. 44.

Founded in 1974 under Rut Ingólfsdóttir, the Reykjavík Chamber Orchestra initially comprised a dozen young musicians who had returned to Iceland after advanced music studies abroad to perform with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and teach at the Reykjavík College of Music. The ensemble was founded with the dual objectives of giving regular public performances of chamber music from the Baroque era to the 20th century, and providing musicians with varied and challenging opportunities to perform live.

The orchestra is renowned for the range of its repertoire and the excellence of its live performances, including the highly popular Christmas Baroque concerts. Since it’s foundation RCO has commissioned and premièred many of the most significant works by contemporary Icelandic composers. The Reykjavík Chamber Orchestra has released numerous CDs, and its concerts combine unrivalled masterpieces from centuries past with premières of contemporary Icelandic music.

Free addmission for children of 12 years and younger.