POEMS: A Journey through Icelandic Poetry – Viktor Orri Árnason & Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir

67 Min

In Robin Thomson's film Poems, we follow Icelandic composer Viktor Orri Árnason and soprano Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir on a musical road-trip through Iceland, where they set out to discover more about the poetry that inspired their album ‘Poems’, released on Deutsche Grammophon in late 2023. The pair embark on a musical pilgrimage performing in intimate and awe-inspiring locations and exploring the cultural heritage of their native land to shed light on some of the country’s most eminent poets, both past and present. Each chosen location, from windswept cliffs to serene valleys, holds a deep resonance with the poets who once roamed these lands, drawing inspiration from the very same vistas that now set the stage for this musical homage.

Soloists: 

Viktor Orri Árnason (Piano), Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir (Soprano), Rannveig Marta Sarc (Violin), Sólveig Steinþórsdóttir (Violin), Ásta Kristín Pjetursdóttir (Viola), Steiney Sigurðardóttir (Cello)