The Hallgrimskirkja Friends of the Arts Society
THE HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA FRIENDS OF THE ARTS SOCIETY 38TH SEASON
Programme
The Hallgrímskirkja Motet Choir
The Hallgrímskirkja Motet Choir, founded in 1982, has long been one of the leading choirs in Iceland. Its large and diverse repertoire includes a number of oratorios, passions and requiems, as well as a cappella sacred music from various periods.
Schola Cantorum
Schola Cantorum Reykjavík was founded in 1996 by the conductor Hörður Áskelsson, cantor at Hallgrímskirkja. The choir’s repertoire is wide, ranging from renaissance to contemporary music.
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The bells at Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrim's Church) in Reykjavík is the tallest and most striking church in Iceland. A Lutheran cathedral, Hallgrímskirkja is named after an Icelandic poet and clergyman, Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-74), the author of the Passíusálmar and other works.