The Girl in the Tower
The North Iceland Symphony Orchestra has published a CD. On the disc is Snorri Sigfús Birgisson's work "The Girl in the Tower", based on the fairy tale of the same name by Jónas Hallgrímsson. The SN commissioned this work which was performed at the series of concerts held in elementary schools in 2005. It is a tale of the battle between good and evil; the message is classic and very clear - good will prevail over evil if only we be sufficiently steadfast in our belief and trust. The music follows the story as it is narrated. The CD was recorded in the Laugarborg concert venue in January 2006. This is a highly professional recording and Jónas Hallgrímsson's story is printed in its entirety with illustrations by the artist Veronica Nahmias. Veronica lives in Holland and is well known there for her illustrated children's books. Also in the booklet is an essay "Jónas and the Owls" by Páll Valsson. The disc is published by Steinabær and can be purchased in the Penninn bookshops, 12 tónar record shop, and the Iceland Music Information Centre.