Event info

Reykjavík Classics presents Icelandic Music and Classical Masterpieces in Eldborg Harpa

Every day at 12:30-13:00 June 21st – August 20th.

Artistic director dr. Nína Margrét Grímsdóttir

Iceland's award-winning concert hall Harpa proudly presents Reykjavík Classics in Eldborg summer 2020. This unique concert series is a vital part of the vibrant scene of arts and culture in the Capital. 

Reykjavík Classics presents Icelandic music and classical masterpieces performed by artists of the highest caliber in “one of the ten best concert halls of the new millennium.” (Gramophone)

Reykjavík Classics begins on June 21st and runs until August 20th with one concert every day, at 12:30-13:00. Each concert lasts for a total of 30 minutes without intermission. The program features beautiful music by Icelandic composers such as Sveinbjörnsson, Thoroddsen and Kaldalóns, and also Beethoven, Schubert, Bruch, Widor, Foote and Ravel. The performing artists are leading international soloists from the global stage of classical music.

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PROGRAM 2020 ANNOUNCED SOON

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Reykjavik Classics in Harpa Reviews on TripAdvisor 2016-2018

“Concert at Harpa – a must”

“I thoroughly enjoyed a top notch 30 minutes lunch-time concert “Sound the Trumpets” in the Reykjavik Classics Series. Great programme including well known classics by Bach and Handel as well as an Icelandic chant and an Icelandic folk song. Meeting the performers and the Artistic director afterwards made it all the more special. Highly recommended”

“This concert was amazing, with great musicians and in a wonderful concert hall. It only took 30 minutes which was a perfect length.”

“We attended a 12:30 classical performance in the main hall that was excellent – A must visit in Reykjavik.”

“Great experience! The hall is stunning, the accoustics great and the musicians were top notch. Well worth the money.”

“We attended a Reykjavik Classics concert (half hour string quartet performance) – the concert was lovely and highlighted the great acoustics and beautiful design of the Eldborg Auditorium.”

“I attended a lovely concert of the piano and string version of Beethoven´s Op. 16 chamber work while visiting Reykjavik recently. The performance was energetic and assured with many delights, especially in the lyrical slow movement. The concert was a highlight of our visit to Iceland which left a very favorable impression of the country!”

“Great Concert in a Gorgeous Hall”

“Yesterday, we visited this venue and it is just beautiful. We listened to two flutists play and the accoustics were perfect.”

“We saw a classical music performance (trio) and it was absolutely worth the time and cost. Three young classical musicians played for 30 minutes and it was simply beautiful; one set was Schubert and the second an Icelandic composer, Thoroddsen. The music hall is gorgeous and the seats comfortable.”

“The mid day concert was entertaining, with the violinist explaining the music with included an Icelandic piece.”

“We saw an afternoon concert. It was wonderful to sit and enjoy this male soloist guitarist.”

“An afternoon concert was lovely.”

“Quality performances – definitely check it out!”

“The acoustics are clear and crisp”