Gudrun Olafsdottir

Described as "a singer of a singer of high intelligence, feisty character and captivating vocal colour" (Hilary Finch, the Times), the Icelandic mezzo-soprano Gudrún Ólafsdóttir has performed across Europe and in Latin America in such halls as Bozar’s Henry le Boeuf Hall in Brussels, Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid, Teatro Real, the Buenos Aires Coliseo, St. Petersburg’s Philharmonia’s Glinka Hall and the Royal Festival Hall in London. Known for her "wonderful stage presence" (Warwick Thompson, Metro Life) and direct communication with the audience, she has performed with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Sonor Ensemble, Caput, La Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid, the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London. She has sung the title role in Mon