A deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of music, film and talks

Feel the chill… Experience a deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of music, film and talks with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and guests at the Barbican. Featuring music by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Ólafur Arnalds, Valgeir Sigurðsson and more, the day celebrates the boldest voices shaping Iceland’s soundworld. Highlights include Bára Gísladóttir performing her own genre‑defying double bass concerto Hringla.

programme

11:00 ~ Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill - Film & Talk
13:00 ~ BBC SO Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill -Talk: Discover the Music
14:30 ~ Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill - Chamber and Choral Icelandic Treasures
17:00 ~ BBC SO Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill -Talk: Meet the Composers
19:00 ~ Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill - Soundworlds