The Icelandic ensemble Umbra Performed in Beijing
The Icelandic ensemble Umbra, performing at the Musicfans Urban Concert Hall in Beijing. The ensemble will perform in five more cities in the coming days:
• Sept 13 - XI’AN: Chanba Poly Theater
Address: 2168 Jinmaoyi Rd, Xi’an
• Sept 14 - CHONGQING: Yubei Culture Theater
Address: 55 Baiguo Rd, Yubei District, Chongqing
• Sept 15 - MIANYANG: Mianzhou Grand Theater
Address: 58 Hongxing Rd, Mianyang
• Sept 16 - CHENGDU: CPAA Grand Theater
Address: 688 Tianfusi St, Chengdu
• Sept 17 - LONGCHANG: Lianfeng Grand Theater
Address: 168 Longhua Rd, Longchang
Umbra is renowned for its innovative approach to ancient and traditional music from Iceland and continental Europe. It has been praised as “one of the most intriguing ensembles” in Iceland, particularly for their “exceptional arrangements” and musical vision.
Umbra was founded in 2014 by four musicians: Alexandra Kjeld (double bass and vocals), Arngerður María Árnadóttir (celtic harp, organ and vocals), Guðbjörg Hlín Guðmundsdóttir (violin and vocals) and Lilja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir (lead singer, percussion and flutes). From the beginning their vision has been to craft their own musical world with a distinct sound and unique delivery. The ensemble's repertoire features sacred and secular medieval tunes from Iceland and continental Europe, as well as traditional songs, performed to the ensemble's original arrangements.