Pop­u­lar Songs - Sei­gla 2026

Elja Chamber Ensemble

What are popular songs, and how do they come into being?

The chamber ensemble Elja will attempt to answer these questions in this concert, guiding listeners through the history of popular music through arrangements of well-known songs viewed from unusual perspectives. The programme includes, among other things, Arnold Schoenberg’s arrangements of Neapolitan songs and Luciano Berio’s arrangements of songs by the Beatles, along with a variety of other unexpected musical discoveries.

Programme:
Introduced by the ensemble at the concert.

Performers:
Elja, chamber ensemble
Conductor: Hjörtur Páll Eggertsson

Elja Ensemble consists of some of Iceland’s most talented young musicians, most of whom are already establishing themselves among the country’s leading performers, conductors, and artists. Their performances are known for being exciting and energetic, and seeking to engage with the audience on a personal level. The ensemble is dedicated to varied and innovative programming and seeks to represent a broad range of musical styles and genres rather than strictly traditional classical styles.

Duration: approx. 75 mins., without intermission.

Discounted Tickets (students, Schumann Society members, low-income): 2.500kr in Harpa's box office.