Antonio Vivaldi is one of the leading composers of the Baroque period. The Gloria was composed in 1715 and has become one of his most famous sacred works. The piece is based on the Latin Mass text “Gloria in excelsis Deo” Glory to God in the highest and consists of twelve movements that alternate between powerful choral sections and intimate solo arias. With its bright key of D major and lively orchestration, Vivaldi captures the festivity and joy of the sacred text.

Today, the Gloria is one of the most frequently performed choral works of the Baroque era and has been heard in concerts around the world. At this concert, audiences will experience the work in all its splendor as the interplay of choir, soloists, and orchestra leads us into a sound world that is both solemn and deeply moving.

The program also includes works and Christmas songs by Jón Ásgeirsson and the newly appointed Director of Church Music of the National Church, Sigurður Flosason, as well as Mozart, Bach, and others.

The soloists will be
Margrét Hrafnsdóttir soprano and Guðrún Jóhanna Ólafsdóttir mezzo soprano.

The accompaniment is provided by a chamber ensemble conducted by Guðbjartur Hákonarson.

Cantus is the new choir of Hafnarfjörður Church and will present its first concert here under the direction of Kári Þormar, choirmaster and organist of Hafnarfjörður Church.