Organ concert in Hallgrímskirkja on Ascension Day

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Björn Steinar Sólbergsson, organist of Hallgrímskirkja, performs L'Ascension by Olivier Messiaen – a magnificent and spiritual masterpiece in four movements that describes Christ's ascension into heaven.

Sr. Irma Sjöfn Óskarsdóttir reads the readings between the chapters.

The concert takes place on Ascension Day, a holy day that Messiaen's work captures in a moving and precious way.

Free admission – all are welcome.

HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA – YOUR PLACE

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Ascension Day Organ Concert at Hallgrímskirkja

L'Ascension by Olivier Messiaen

Thursday May 14th at 11am.

Björn Steinar Sólbergsson, organist at Hallgrímskirkja, performs L'Ascension by Olivier Messiaen – a sublime, spiritual masterpiece in four movements depicting the Ascension of Christ.

The concert takes place on Ascension Day, a sacred occasion that Messiaen's music reflects with profound intensity and reverence.

Priest: Rev. Irma Sjöfn Óskarsdóttir

Free entry - all are welcome