FÓTBOLTAÓPERA / FOOTBALL OPERA (2016)
for six singers, whistle, and snare drum.
Music by Helgi R. Ingvarsson to found text.
Commissioned by Kópavogur Opera Days, Iceland and premiered 1-5 June 2016. Sponsored by the Kópavogur town Arts Council, Iceland (Lista- og Menningarráð Kópavogsbæjar).
SYNOPSIS
Two sport commentators describe a live football match between Iceland and Lichtenstein while being interrupted by news and weather announcements. Its a close and exciting match and the integrity of the broadcast is put at risk when one of the commentators almost looses their mind over a goal from Iceland.
Based on real events.
2016 premiere cast:
Þórgunnur Anna Örnólfsdóttir, Hugi Jónsson, Jón Svavar Jósefsson, Alexander Jarl Þorsteinsson, Þórhallur Auður Helgason, Elfur Sunna Baldursdóttir, Einar Dagur Jónsson, Svanhildur Lóa, Börn úr Skólakór Kársness. Director: Tryggvi Gunnarsson.
Ingvarsson’s Football opera being introduced to Reykjavík Opera Days’ audiences during their opening festival in October 2022. Speaker: Guja Sandholt artistic director.