Icelandic music & mysticism: Hrímdauðir — Frostbite

O wydarzeniu

Renowned Viennese composers invite you on a multimedia journey into Iceland's mystical past. An evening for Iceland fans and those who want to become one.

From the eruption of the Laki to the blaze of the Ragnarök. Tvisöngur (Icelandic Zwiegesang) meets contemporary music, songs of Icelandic romanticism meets electro‐acoustic sound installation.

Experience the Icelandic artists Rannveig Braga and Eggert R. Kjartansson, together with an ensemble of students of the MDW under the direction of Anton Brezinkas.

Music from Altisland to today
Ragnarök, Rímur and elves in contemporary Vienna

The intimate setting of the crypt of St. Peter's Church offers a first‐hand experience of the events. The hall is pleasantly tempered at all times of the year.


World premieres by Eric Ziegelbauer, Dominik Förtsch, Aki Traar and Martin Hulan.

Works by Jón Þorarinsson, Jorunn Viðar and others
Composition: Eric Ziegelbauer, Dominik Förtsch, Martin Hulan
electroacoustic composition: Aki Traar
Video: Peter Trabitzsch

Singing: Rannveig Braga‐Postl, Eggert R. Kjartansson, Martin Hulan
Recitation: Dominik Förtsch
Conductor: Anton Brezinka
piano: Julia Tinhof, Eric Yiegelbauer

Violin: Daniel Aria, Ajda Azocar
Viola: Ricardo Azocar
Cello: Namdar Majidi
Double bass: Amaya Blanco‐Rad