Nordic Affect
Icelandic ensemble Nordic Affect has been hailed for its “affectionate explorations” (BBC Music Magazine) and “commitment to their repertoire” (Classical Music). Founded in 2005, Nordic Affect was formed by a group of period instrument musicians who were united in their passion for viewing familiar musical forms from a different perspective and for daring to venture into new musical terrain. In 2013 the ensemble was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize and was named Performer of the Year at the Iceland Music Awards in 2014.
Believing that music knows no boundaries, Nordic Affect has brought its music-making to contemporary and rock audiences alike. The commissioning and performance of new works is integral to Nordic Affect’s mission as it has, from the group’s inception, combined new compositions with the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. In addition, the group emphasizes educational programming and highlights women’s role in music history.
Since their debut album in 2007, Nordic Affect's performances can be found on the Deutsche Grammophon, Bad Taste Records, Musmap, Brilliant Classics and Sono Luminus labels. Their 2015 album Clockworking made NPR's Songs We Love series and many best-of-the-year lists, including Night After Night, The Chicago Reader, and The New Yorker. In February 2017, Nordic Affect released Raindamage on Sono Luminus, which has already been named Album of the Week on Q2 Music.
For more information visit www.nordicaffect.com.
Believing that music knows no boundaries, Nordic Affect has brought its music-making to contemporary and rock audiences alike. The commissioning and performance of new works is integral to Nordic Affect’s mission as it has, from the group’s inception, combined new compositions with the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. In addition, the group emphasizes educational programming and highlights women’s role in music history.
Since their debut album in 2007, Nordic Affect's performances can be found on the Deutsche Grammophon, Bad Taste Records, Musmap, Brilliant Classics and Sono Luminus labels. Their 2015 album Clockworking made NPR's Songs We Love series and many best-of-the-year lists, including Night After Night, The Chicago Reader, and The New Yorker. In February 2017, Nordic Affect released Raindamage on Sono Luminus, which has already been named Album of the Week on Q2 Music.
For more information visit www.nordicaffect.com.