Le Nozze di Figaro
A debut in the role of Barbarina.
A production by The Chamber Opera (Kammeróperan) in collaboration with Reykjavík City Theater (Borgarleikhúsið). Director: Bjarni Thor Kristinsson
Conductor: Elena Postumi
2nd, 9th, 13th, 16th and 23rd of February
2nd and 9th of March
Waking dreams/ Vökudraumar
A staged production of Frauenliebe and -leben by R. Schumann, directed by Snæfríður Sól Gunnarsdóttir.
Vera Matsdóttir soprano and Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir pianist.
The project is a part of Óperudagar, opera festival in Iceland.
Aria recital
A noon recital performing along with Antonia Hevesi pianist, performing repertoire from operas. The concert is a part of the concert series - Noon Concerts in Hafnarborg
Welcome home
Song and aria recital with Einar Bjartur Egilsson pianist in Harpa concert hall Reykjavík
Once I crossed the river Rhine: Folk Music Festival in Siglufjordur 2024
Icelandic folk songs and works from the Renaissance period played on original instruments.
Vera Matsdóttir vocals, Laura Audonneet recorder and bagpipes, Marguerite Maire recorder, Aurora Rósudóttir Luciano Renaissance trombone and bagpipes
SKJÓTA - new opera by Sigrún Gyða Sveind
Skjóta is an opera that lasts as long as a football match, performed in Ásmundarsalur together with an installation. The project evolves around football and climate change and how a football half-time can be a metaphor for the time of climate decision-making.
07/06 8:00 PM
08/06 8:00 PM
09/06 8:00 PM
14/06 5:00 PM
15/06 5:00 PM
Oratorio de Noel by Saint-Saëns
Chamber Choir of Seltjarnarneskirkja perform Oratorio de Noel by Saint Saëns along with a chamber orchestra. Conductor: Stefan Sand. Soloists are Vera Matsdóttir soprano, Kristín Sveinsdóttir mezzo soprano, Hildigunnur Einarsdóttir alto, Eggert Reginn Kjartansson tenor and Gunnlaugur Bjarnason.
Tickets here!
The project is sponsored by the town of Seltjarnarnes and Fíh.
Vitamin D
Welcome to an exhibition opening on Friday 26 January at 20h00 in Hafnarhús.
Vitamin D is an extra dose of creative energy from the contemporary art scene here in Iceland. This exhibition gathers a selection of emerging artists and their new and recent works in the spirit of Reykjavík Art Museum‘s annual exhibition series in D-Gallery. Following the recent occasion of the 50th exhibition in the series, we depart from the usual routine, with works extending beyond the walls of D-Gallery and spreading across the upper part of Hafnarhús.
Vera Matsdóttir is a performer in video art work by Sigrún Gyða Sveinsdóttir.
Final master recital
Vera Matsdóttir soprano along with Carolien Drewes pianist, perform music by Schubert, Schumann, Kurt Weil, Händel, Mozart, Massenet as well as other by composers in Studio 1, Amare in Royal Conservatoire The Hague on the 17th of January at 17:30 - 18:50.
Special guest performer: Miguel Ongay, clarinetist.
The recital is the final milestone towards receiving a master degree in classical music, vocal studies from Royal Conservatoire The Hague.
Free entry and all are welcome!
Fellow at Opernfest Prague
Opernfest Prague is a first-of-its kind program, offering exclusive training, performance, and professional development opportunities to international soloists.
Fellows at OFP work 1:1 with a team from the National Theater isolating and then combining technical, stylistic and dramatic components, resulting in superior artistry brought to the stage.
Allt fram streymir/ The show must go on
Vera Matsdóttir and Matthildur Anna Gísladóttir perform arias by Mozart, Donizetti, Massenet and Gonoud along with various art songs by Schumann, Amy Beach and Kurt Weil.
Á Ljúfum Nótum í Fríkirkjunni/ Noon concert in Fríkirkjan
Trillutrio: Vera Matsdóttir, Símon Karl Sigurðarson Melsteð clarinetist and Guðný Charlotta Harðardóttir pianist perform Der Hirt auf dem Felsen by F. Schubert along with 20th century popular music from Vestmanna Islands in special arrangements by Atli Heimir Sveinsson.
The concert is a part of a series in Fríkirkjan Reykjavík called Á ljúfum nótum / On a sweet note
Chekhov workshop for classical singers
We will explore:
The fundamentals of Michael Chekhov’s acting technique and how singers can apply it while portraying a character
Ways to stimulate the imagination through the use of the body
Ways to get out of your head and into the body
How Chekhov’s practical tools can be implemented in singing
Find QR code to sign up! https://www.studio-sophia.nl/workshop/chekhov-workshop-classical-singers/
End of 1st year master recital
Vera Matsdóttir soprano and Carolien Drewes pianist perform music by E. Grieg, Amy Beach, G. Donizetti and W. A. Mozart.
Guest singers are Carlos Flores Baltazar baritone, Rheanne Breen sorpano and Jaap van der Weel baritone.
Studio 1 @Royal Conservatoire The Hague, Amare
Free entry
The concert is a part of completing the master degree in classical vocal studies at Royal Conservatoire The Hague.
Christmas concert of Choir of Akureyri Church
Christmas concert of Choir of Akureyri Church
Choir of Akureyri Church and children choir
Vera Matsdóttir soprano
Emil Þorri Emilsson percussion
Sóley Björk Einarsdóttir trumpet
Eyþór Ingi Jónsson organ player
Sigrún Magna Þorsteinsdóttir conductor
Þorvaldur Örn Davíðsson conductor
Oratorio de Noël by Saint Saëns
Oratorio de Noël by Saint Saëns @Amare, Den Haag
Jakob Gaede conductor
Vera Matsdóttir, soprano
Diamando Katerina, mezzo soprano
Beatriz Teixeira, alto
Luca The, tenor
Gunlaugur Bjarnason, bass
Seigla Festival’s Final Recital
Music by American and Nordic composers; John Adams, Amy Beach, J. Sibelius and E. Grieg.
PERFORMERS:
Hlín Pétursdóttir Behrens, soprano
Vera Hjördís Matsdóttir, soprano
Ólafur Freyr Birkisson, bass baritone
Gunnhildur Daðadóttir, violinist
Guðný Jónasdóttir, cellist
Elisabeth Streichert, pianist
Erna Vala Arnardóttir, pianist
Pétur Ernir Svavarsson, pianist
Kyrrlát útgeislun þín
Vera Hjördís Matsdóttir, soprano
Kristín Sveinsdóttir, mezzo soprano
Elmar Gilbertsson, tenor
Ólafur Freyr Birkisson, bass
Ingunn Hildur Hauksdóttir, pianist
Lieders by Robert and Clara Schumann and Schubert.
Dömudraumar / Women who dream
Vera Hjördís Matsdóttir soprano and Guðný Charlotta Harðardóttir pianist perform Frauenliebe und Leben by R. Schumann among with other lieders by E. Grieg, Jórunn Viðar and Sigfús Einarsson .
Sumarnætur / Summernights
Vera Hjördís Matsdóttir soprano and Einar Bjartur Egilsson pianist performing music by E. Grieg, Jórunn Viðar and Tryggvi M. Baldvinsson