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Bisgaard/Jónsson Quartet (IS/DK)
Wednesday, August 27 at 22:00
Harpa, Norðurljós
Evening Pass*

Bisgaard/Jónsson Quartet – Musical Bridge Between Iceland and Denmark

The quartet is exciting collaborative project between Icelandic saxophonist Ólafur Jónsson and Danish drummer Ulrik Bisgaard. The two have worked together in recent years and have performed at numerous concerts in both Denmark and Iceland. Joining them for this performance are pianist Eyþór Gunnarsson and bassist Þorgrímur Jónsson. The program will present a carefully curated selection of music that bridges Danish and Icelandic musical traditions, featuring both original compositions and arrangements of traditional folk songs.

As part of the preparation for this collaboration, music from the book Højskolensangbogens melodibog—a well-known and widely respected Danish songbook—was explored for inspiration. Among the pieces performed will be “Drømte Mig En Drøm i Nat”, believed to be the oldest preserved Danish composition. This concert presents a unique artistic fusion of Danish and Icelandic musical traditions, reflecting the distinctive blend of these two musical worlds.

Ólafur Jónsson, tenor saxophone
Eyþór Gunnarsson, piano
Þorgrímur Jónsson, bass
Ulrik Bisgaard, drums

An Evening Pass is available for every night of the festival at Harpa, granting access to all concerts that evening. All performances take place in Norðurljós Hall (2nd floor). Please note: There are no single-ticket sales for individual evening concerts at Harpa.*