Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, founded in 1996 by Hörður Áskelsson, has played an important role in the Icelandic music scene, performing Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary Icelandic works.
Performer Biography
Hörður Áskelsson, the conductor of Schola Cantorum, founded the choir in 1996 and has won prizes in international choir competitions in Ireland, France, and Italy.
Album & Artwork
This album, Meditatio II, is a follow-up to the Icelandic chamber choir Schola Cantorum's 2016 disc, Meditatio, both commemorating the departed.
Album & Artwork
The compositions on this album interpret thoughts and feelings about death, using both age-old texts from the Requiem liturgy and more modern lyrics, casting a comforting light of hope on sorrow.
Performer Biography
Schola Cantorum has collaborated with artists like Björk, Sigur Rós, and Jóhann Jóhannson, and contributed to the soundtrack of the video game God of War.
Composition History
With one exception, all pieces on this album were written in the 21st century and originate from America and Europe.
Composer Biography
Seven Icelandic composers are featured on the album, five of whom are current or former members of the performing choir, Schola Cantorum.
