Event info

"Together we travel the pre-determined, celestial path of our planet-through space. In orbit, surrounded by cyclical patterns in nature and in human behaviour, we each tread our path."

The annual concerts of Korda Samfónía have established themselves as an essential event in the calendar of the Icelandic music scene. Iceland´s most unusual orchestra continues to surprise music lovers with powerful compositions that touch on various musical genres, from classical orchestral sounds to the hardest rock. Korda Samfónía was nominated for the Icelandic Music Awards for their debut concert in 2022 and received the Encouragement Award at the Icelandic Music Awards in 2023, for harnessing the positive impact of music making in creative ways to encourage people to engage more in society.

The music of Korda Samfónía is moving and dynamic, composed collectively by the orchestra members, who are students at the Iceland Academy of the Arts and individuals at various stages of rehabilitation after life-changing trauma and health challenges.

Korda is characterized by equality, a friendly, supportive, and creative atmosphere where people work together, create, learn, develop, and grow.

Korda is a collaborative project of MetamorPhonics, the Iceland Academy of the Arts, the City of Music Reykjavík, Harpa, and rehabilitation centers around the country. The project is supported by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Education and Children, and the Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs of Iceland, along with Harpa, the Reykjavík Music City and the Iceland Music Fund.

We sincerely thank the supporters for their vision and clearly demonstrated belief that the arts are an important part of rehabilitation, promoting activity and inclusion in society.

The artistic director is Sigrún Sævarsdóttir-Griffiths.