Tertulia x Reykjavík
Thursday, January 12 - Monday, January 16, 2023
Scroll through to see photos from our magical weekend in Iceland's intimate capital! We experienced a curated selection of the city's most exciting restaurants and cafes, filled with five exclusive performances by world-class artists from Iceland, Europe and the United States. Tertulia is eternally grateful to those of you who joined us for this experience of a lifetime!
Clockwise, top to bottom: Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir (cello), Pallavi Mahidhara (piano), Lily Francis (violin), Þórunn Ósk Marinósdóttir (viola), James Austin Smith (oboe).
WINTER WEEKEND Itinerary
Friday, January 13, 5PM - Welcome Happy Hour and Performance at the National Gallery of Iceland’s Safnahúsid
A progressive gallery concert concludes with a festive opening performance in the main hall. Our friends from Vínstúkan launch our weekend festival with outstanding canapés and celebratory libations.
Program
Jórunn VIDAR “Ávarp” from Íslensk svíta for Violin and Piano (1974)
William Grant STILL Summerland for Oboe and Piano (1935)
Josef SUK Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 1 (1891)
Saturday, January 14, 9AM and 10:30AM - Coffee, Pastries and Intimate Solo Performances at Mikki Refur
Outstanding coffee and croissants, incomparably intimate music - meet our artists performing solo works up close and personal. These brief coffee concerts promise to leave you caffeinated and inspired.
Saturday, January 14, 7PM - Evening Dinner Party and Performance at Brút
Tertulia is a dinner party and a concert - a musical and culinary evening. Join us as we fill Brút with outstanding performances between courses of Chef Ragnar Eiríksson’s celebrated cuisine.
Program
Caroline SHAW Limestone and Felt for Viola and Cello (2012)
Leilehua LANZILOTTI Daphne for Solo Oboe (2022) World Premiere
Zoltán KODÁLY Intermezzo-Allegretto for String Trio (1905)
Hans KOX Lied ohne Worte for Oboe and Cello (2000)
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN String Trio in D Major, Op. 9, No. 2 (1798)
Sunday, January 15, 10AM - Nordic Design, Music and Coffee from Reykjavík Roasters at Ásmundarsalur
A Nordic Sunday morning: over coffee and pastries from Reykjavík Roasters, Vid Djupid Director Greipur Gíslason chats about what makes Ásmundarsalur an architecture and design destination, inside and out. The morning continues with a program of Nordic music in Ásmundarsalur’s intriguing upstairs space. A stroll on the rooftop offers beautiful views of the Hallgrímskirkja and a hit of fresh air to conclude.
Program
Sveinn Lúðvík BJÖRNSSON Tveir for Solo Viola (1992)
Jean SIBELIUS Duo for Violin and Viola (1891)
Anton SVANBERG Quartet for Oboe and Strings (2011)
Jean SIBELIUS String Trio in G minor JS 210 (1894)
Sunday, January 15, 7PM - Evening Dinner Party and Performance at La Primavera
Tertulia’s Weekend of Music and Food concludes in style, with a full-scale dinner concert at Reykjavík’s beloved La Primavera.
Program
Samuel COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Barcarolle from Suite for Violin and Piano (1893)
Veronique VAKA Neige éternelle for Solo Cello Mvt II (2022) World Premiere
Carl NIELSEN Two Fantasy Pieces for Oboe and Piano (1889)
Johannes BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 (1861)
Thank you to the Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel for their generous support.