Hallgrímskirkja Choir Autumn Concert Annunciation of the Virgin Mary - Vespers with the Hallgrímskirkja Choir

Annunciation of Mary

Evening Singing with the Hallgrímskirkja Choir

The Annunciation is also often called the Marian Mass. The Gospel of the Annunciation tells of when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth to deliver a message from God that she would give birth to the son of God, and call him Jesus, nine months before Christmas.

On this occasion, Hallgrímskirkja is offering an evening singing (evensong) with the Hallgrímskirkja Choir, where two new choral works will be premiered: Magnificat by Tryggvi M. Baldvinsson for choir, organ and solo voice and Salve Regina by Þóra Marteinsdóttir for a capella choir.

Performers:

Hallgrímskirkja Choir

Steinar Logi Helgason, manager

Bjorn Steinar Solbergsson, organ

The session will last about an hour in total.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

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The Annunciation of Mary

Evensong with The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja

Mary's Annunciation Day or Visitation of the blessed virgin Mary is also often referred to as Mary's mass. The Gospel of the Annunciation presents the story of when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth to give her a message from God that she should give birth to the Son of God, and call him Jesus, nine months before Christmas.

The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja

Steinar Logi Helgason, conductor

Bjorn Steinar Solbergsson, organ

The event will take about an hour

Free entry and everyone is welcome

HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA – YOUR PLACE IN REYKJAVÍK