The Symphony Orchestra of Norðurland Honors Jón Nordal

In March 2026, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of composer Jón Nordal, born on March 6, 1926. To mark this occasion, the Symphony Orchestra of Norðurland will perform two of Jón’s masterpieces: Óttusöngvar að vori for two soloists, choir, and orchestra, and the Concerto for Cello and Orchestra. In addition, a new work by Daníel Þorsteinsson, Akureyri’s Town Artist 2000, will have its premiere.

Jón Nordal is one of Iceland’s most significant and remarkable composers, gaining attention even at a young age. At just 19, his violin piece Systurnar í Garðshorni was performed at the Artists’ Assembly in 1945.

Conductor: Bjarni Frímann Bjarnason
Soloists: Herdís Anna Jónasdóttir – Soprano, Hanna Dóra Sturludóttir – Mezzo-Soprano
Cello Soloist: Steinunn Arnbjörg Stefánsdóttir
Also Featuring: Hljómeyki Ensemble and Akureyri Church Choir

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