Of Strings and Song — The Music in 19th Century Iceland

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Of Strings and Song — The Music in 19th Century Iceland (2025)

Directed by Ásdís Thoroddsen

Documentary · 1h 08m

Sveinn Þórarinsson (1821-68), kept a diary from his youth until death. His diary entries that concern music are the leitmotif in the documentary Of Strings and Song, which traces the transformation in musical life in 19th century Iceland when new instruments, scales and songs where brought in from the continent.

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Crew

Director
Ásdís Thoroddsen

Details

Original title
Frá ómi til hljóms
Release date
2025-06-08
Runtime
1h 08m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
IS
Countries
Iceland
Production
Gjóla ehf.