Harpa Residents
Iceland Symphony Orchestra
The Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO) has been a leading force in Iceland’s music scene for over 70 years. The orchestra gives around 100 concerts each season, including subscription performances with internationally renowned classical musicians, but also frequently collaborates with artists from other genres. The Iceland Symphony is the resident orchestra in Reykjavík’s award-winning Harpa Concert Hall.
The Icelandic Opera
The Icelandic Opera was a resident in Harpa from the opening of the house until it quit operating in 2024. The Icelandic Opera regularly staged diverse performances, both traditional and original, and received various awards and recognitions for elaborate opera productions.
The Reykjavik Big Band
The Reykjavik Big Band has always endeavoured to seek varied projects. In addition to new music, both domestic and foreign, the band has performed historical programmes connected to individual composers and bands.
Maximus Musicus
Maximus Musikus is without doubt the most famous musical mouse in Iceland. The books about him have enjoyed tremendous popularity with Icelandic children and are now becoming available around the world.
