Organ summer in Hallgrímskirkja - Vidas Pinkevicius & Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene, organ Lithuania

Organ Summer in Hallgrímskirkja 2024

Sunday August 11th at 17hrs
Vidas Pinkevicius & Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene, organ Lithuania
Tickets are available at Hallgrímskirkja and on tix.is
Admission ISK 3.700

International concert organists, composers and bloggers Dr. Vidas Pinkevicius and Dr. Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene are creators of the Secrets of Organ Playing - a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, and training site for thousands of organists from 89 countries. Also they are Vilnius University organists and lead the university organ studio "Unda Maris". In 27 years together they have performed over 300 concerts in various countries of Europe and the USA. When not playing the organ, you will find them around old harmoniums and reed organs.

"Baltic Reverie" is a captivating and harmonious organ duet recital project that weaves together the rich musical tapestries of composers hailing from the countries encircling the Baltic Sea. The program offers a delightful journey through the diverse cultural landscapes of Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Denmark. This musical voyage celebrates the unique heritage and artistic expressions of these nations, showcasing solo organ pieces that reflect their individual traditions, styles, and histories. As we perform both solo and in duet, the audience will be immersed in a mesmerizing blend of melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, evoking the spirit of the Baltic region. To honor Icelandic culture we will also perform music by the contemporary composer from Iceland Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir.