Sigur Rós to Conclude World Tour with Two Orchestral Shows in Berlin
Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós will end their world tour in September with two final orchestral concerts at the UBER EATS MUSIC HALL in Berlin. The tour, which began after the release of their 2023 album 'ÁTTA', has featured the band performing with regional orchestras worldwide. In Berlin, they will be joined by The Young Class X Orchester and Choir, conducted by Robert Ames, who also arranged the band's music for orchestra alongside María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir. Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson expressed excitement about performing surrounded by the musicians they have played with over the past four years. The band has previously collaborated with the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne. These Berlin concerts mark the last opportunity for fans to experience this unique event.
Key facts
- Sigur Rós will conclude their world tour in September with two concerts in Berlin.
- The concerts will take place at the UBER EATS MUSIC HALL.
- The tour has been running since the release of their album 'ÁTTA' in 2023.
- The band's concept was to perform with regional orchestras around the world.
- In Berlin, they will be accompanied by The Young Class X Orchester and Choir.
- Robert Ames will conduct and has arranged the music with María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir.
- Kjartan Sveinsson commented on the special experience of sitting in the orchestra.
- Previous collaborations include the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne.
Entities
Artists
- Sigur Rós
- Kjartan Sveinsson
- Robert Ames
- María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir
Institutions
- The Young Class X Orchester
- Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra
- Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne
- UBER EATS MUSIC HALL
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Taiwan
- Melbourne
- Australia