ECHO Rising Stars: Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir - Migrations; Story of a Bird
Artists
Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir soprano
Kunal Lahiry piano
Programme
Barber The Cruxifiction
Nico Muhly Sá ég svani
Sibelius Norden
Errollyn Wallen North
Judith Weir White Eggs in the Bush
Rachmaninov Spring Waters
Lyra Pramuk Blur
Deborah Protchard Everyone Sang
María Huld Markan ECHO new commission
Haydn The Wanderer
Bonds Summer Storm
Errollyn Wallen Rain
About ECHO Rising Stars: Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir - Migrations; Story of a Bird
B:Music Member Pre Sale: 10am Thursday 24 April
General Sale: 10am Friday 25 April
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B:Music Members Pre Sale: Open from 10am Thursday 24 April
General Sale: 10am Friday 25 April
To become a member and access all our pre sales please click here
Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
With her captivating and ethereal voice, Icelandic soprano Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir is an artist at one with nature. Inspired by her home country, she has a keen eye for visual storytelling and uses her passion for photography and videography to create video projections that complement her performances.
This recital weaves together themes of migration, transformation, and the cycles of nature, using the metaphor of a bird’s journey to explore deeper human experiences. From the stark landscapes of the north to the warmth of distant lands, and the changing of seasons to the inevitability of time, myriad short pieces capture the sense of longing and the search for a place to belong. Step into Álfheiður’s world for a fleeting moment, and contemplate the paths we travel, the places we leave behind, and the destinations we seek, both known and unknown.
An hour-long Sunday morning concert, with coffee/tea and a slice of cake available beforehand, included in your ticket.
Rising Stars are nominated by the artistic directors of Europe’s most prestigious venues which are members of the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO).
Booking Info
Running Times
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