Ópus Reykjavík - Óp. 1 presents a masterclass with Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and pianist Bengt Forsberg.

The masterclass will take place at Reykjavík Cathedral (Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík) on Tuesday December 8, between 13:00 and 16:30. Participants and audience members will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of song interpretation and gain insight into the artistic approaches and decades of experience of these distinguished musicians. Six singers will participate actively in the masterclass, performing songs (lieder, mélodies, concert repertoire, chansons) alongside pianist Bengt Forsberg.

Anne Sofie von Otter is one of the most versatile and acclaimed singers of her generation and has been at the forefront of international musical life for four decades. Her repertoire is exceptionally broad and diverse, and she has performed at many of the world's most prestigious opera houses. She is equally celebrated for her interpretations of art song. Her discography is remarkable: one of the most recorded artists of our time, she has released more than one hundred acclaimed recordings, the vast majority on Deutsche Grammophon. She has received four Grammy Awards, numerous further Grammy nominations, and countless other awards and distinctions.

Bengt Forsberg has long been regarded as one of the most distinguished and sought-after pianists of his generation and has enjoyed a fruitful musical partnership with Anne Sofie von Otter spanning several decades. Together, they have recorded numerous acclaimed albums that have attracted international attention and earned them many awards and distinctions. These include award-winning recordings of songs by Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius and Franz Schubert, among others. Forsberg's repertoire is extensive, and he has devoted particular attention to the music of forgotten and lesser-known composers of earlier periods.

Active participant fee ISK 12.000 kr.
Observer ticket price ISK 3.000 kr. - TICKETS HERE