Good Friday Concert at Laufáskirkja – Óskar Pétursson & Petra Björk Pálsdóttir | April 18, 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Good Friday Concert at Laufáskirkja – Óskar Pétursson & Petra Björk Pálsdóttir | April 18, 2025

On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, the historic Laufáskirkja church near Grenivík in North Iceland hosted a special Lent Concert. Among the works performed were: Á föstudaginn langa (Ég kveiki á kertum mínum) – Ellen Kristjánsdóttir Ég kveiki á kertum mínum – Karlakórinn Fóstbræður Næturljóð úr Fjörðum – text by Böðvar Guðmundsson These pieces were part of a much broader program of sacred and Icelandic music performed by: 🎤 Óskar Pétursson – celebrated Icelandic singer, member of Álftagerðisbræður, with frequent performances in Harpa (Reykjavík) and Hof (Akureyri). 🎶 Petra Björk Pálsdóttir – singer from Grenivík, graduate of the National Church Music School (Tónskóli þjóðkirkjunnar). ✨ This video is not only a concert recording – it also features cinematic clips of Icelandic nature: dramatic fjords, waterfalls, and northern landscapes, along with glimpses of Icelandic horses and everyday life in the countryside. Together, the music and imagery create a journey into the heart of Icelandic culture and spirituality. 👉 Subscribe for more recordings from this concert and other performances of Icelandic sacred and folk music. 💬 Which piece touched you most? Let us know in the comments.