Ásta at the University concert in Stakkahlíða
The Univresity Concert kicks of the new year with a bang at lunchtime on Wednesday 16 February when the musician Ásta will perform in Fjara, Stakkahlíð, the home of the School of Education. There will also be a live stream from the concert.
Ásta became a hit after her performance in Músiktilraunir in 2019 when she sang her orginal and heartfelt songs. The organiser and artistic director of the University concerts was fortunate to be present and wrote the this in his review: "She teared up in one of her songs and I will never forget this moment. The interpretation, the sincerity and passion is tangible, and a proof of the incredible healing powers of music and the effect it can have on us all."
The concert takes place on Wednesday 16 February and start at 12.15 in Fjara, Stakkahlíð, the home of the School of Education. There will be a live stream from the concert and a recording made available on the concert website. So whether you are in the city, out in the country or anywhere else in the world you can enjoy the wonderful sound from the University concert series and get a taste of the atmosphere on campus. The concert is open to all and free of charge.
The current infection control measures will of course be in place and potential guests are kindly asked to respect them. the main ones are:
- Physical distancing limits: 1 metre
- Face masks must be worn where it is not possible to respect the 1 metre rule
- The maximum number people in each space is 200
- Everyone is encouraged to take precautions to prevent infection
About the University Concert series
For decades, half a century really, this tradition of University concerts has been alive at the University of Iceland. These are monthly events during autumn and spring semester, and take place in University buildings.
The organiser and artistic director is dr. Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen who says he is guided by the slogan "University for all - Music for all". Arnar says he takes his slogan seriously and will seek collaboration with musicians in diverse genres, such as pop/rock, jazz, classical music or just what is promising at each point in time.
