Umbra China Tour 2024
The Icelandic ensemble Umbra, renowned for their innovative approach to ancient and traditional music, has been praised as “one of the most intriguing ensembles” in Iceland, particularly for their “exceptional arrangements” and musical vision. In 2024, Umbra will embark on a tour of China, performing six concerts in various cities:
• Sept 11 - BEIJING: Musicfans Urban Concert Hall
Address: 6F Wukesong Wanda Plaza, 69 Fuxing Rd, Beijing
• 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
ABOUT:
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.