Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur Austurbæ 29. ágúst

Austurbæjarbíó

Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur Austurbæ 29. ágúst

Jazzhátíð Reykjavíkur Austurbæ 29. ágúst

Austurbæjarbíó, Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík Directions

Sat 29.08.2026 19:00

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//// Hljóð í ljóði - Release concert Saturday, August 29 | Austurbæjarbíó 19:00 Evening pass* This concert celebrates the release of a new recording featuring original compositions by cellist Þórdís Gerður Jónsdóttir, all inspired by Icelandic poetry, both classic and contemporary. The aim of the compositions is to capture the atmosphere of each poem and translate — and extend — it into music. The poets featured in the project include Gerður Kristný, Ragnar Helgi Ólafsson, Ásta Sigurðardóttir, Steinn Steinarr, Davíð Stefánsson, and Steingrímur Thorsteinsson. The varying styles and forms of the poems — as much as their themes and subject matter — have inspired compositions that differ greatly in texture and structure. Through this project, Þórdís continues to expand the role of the cello as a leading instrument in jazz and improvised music. She also draws on her extensive background in chamber music performance, bringing the precision and sensitivity of classical music into the world of improvisation. Performers: Þórdís Gerður Jónsdóttir — cello Hilmar Jensson — electric guitar Matthías Hemstock — percussion Birgir Steinn Theodórsson — double bass Óskar Guðjónsson — saxophone Saturday August 29 19:00 – Austurbær | Hljóð í ljóði - Album Release Concert (IS) 20:00 – Austurbær| Lilja (IS/NO) 21:00 – Austurbær |Jocelyn Mienniel & Charles Vetter (FR) 22:00 - Austurbær | hist og (IS) Evening pass: 8,990 ISK Discount price: 6,990 ISK (reduced-rate option) Supporter price: 9,990 ISK (for festival patrons)

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