Elín Ósk Óskarsdóttir began her music studies at the Rangárþing Music School at the age of 11, learning piano, and sang in the Rangárþing Music School Choir. From 1979 to 1984 she studied at the Reykjavík Singing School, graduating with an LRSM diploma (solo performance certificate). Her principal teacher was the beloved singer Þuríður Pálsdóttir, and her accompanist was the composer Jórunn Viðar. Elín Ósk continued her studies in Italy from 1984 to 1986 with Pier Miranda Ferraro, tenor and professor at the Verdi Academy in Milan. After two years of study in Italy, Elín was called back to Iceland to sing the title role in the opera Tosca in a production by the National Theatre of Iceland in 1986, at just 25 years of age, marking her stage debut. Since then, Elín has performed numerous opera roles in Iceland and abroad, along with many other vocal performances. She has also received nominations for her singing, was named Hafnarfjörður’s Artist of the Town in 2006, and in 2009 was awarded the Order of the Falcon for her contribution to Icelandic music and cultural life.

Antonía Hevesi, pianist, has from the outset been the artistic director of the lunchtime concert series at Hafnarborg, which has been a regular feature of the museum’s programme since 2003. Over the years, Antonía has collaborated with many of the country’s leading singers, with the goal of offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy live music performances in a relaxed setting. The lunchtime concerts are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month during the winter season.

The concert begins at 12 and lasts approximately half an hour. The building opens at 11:30, and the concert is open to all as space permits. Admission is free.