ÁRSTÍÐIR's Christmas Concert Tradition Expands to European Tour
The Icelandic vocal trio ÁRSTÍÐIR has been performing an annual Christmas concert in Reykjavík since their founding in 2008. The event, held at the historic Frikírkjan church in the heart of the capital, has become a cherished tradition. In 2018, the group expanded this single concert into a full European tour under the name 'Vetrarsól' (meaning 'Winter Sun'), bringing their unique blend of traditional Nordic-Icelandic Christmas chorales and their own winter-themed songs to audiences in Germany and beyond. The 2024 album of the same name offers a preview of the intimate arrangements and harmonious vocals that fans can expect during the dark season. The tour continues to spread the festive spirit across Europe, solidifying ÁRSTÍÐIR's reputation as purveyors of Nordic holiday music.
Key facts
- ÁRSTÍÐIR is a vocal trio from Iceland.
- Their annual Christmas concert began in 2008, the year the band was founded.
- The concert takes place at Frikírkjan, an old wooden church in Reykjavík.
- In 2018, the concert evolved into a European tour called 'Vetrarsól'.
- 'Vetrarsól' translates to 'Winter Sun' in German.
- The tour brings Nordic chorales and Christmas spirit to Germany.
- A 2024 album titled 'Vetrarsól' was released.
- The album provides a taste of the intimate arrangements and harmonies.
- The concert is described as a memorable live experience.
- The band merges traditional Icelandic Christmas chorales with their own winter songs.
Entities
Artists
- ÁRSTÍÐIR
Institutions
- Frikírkjan
Locations
- Reykjavík
- Iceland
- Germany