Cracks appear in Icelandic Opera

Cracks appear in Icelandic Opera

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norman lebrecht

January 11, 2021

We hear that the Professional Association of Classical Singers in Iceland voted a motion of no-confidence yesterday in the manager of Icelandic Opera, Steinunn Birna Ragnarsdóttir.

They say Ms Ragnarsdóttir has presided over a climate of fear, in which singers cannot complain of maltreatment and low fees, knowing that she would not re-engage them. There are also concerns over safty at work.

The minister of culture, Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, had formed a committee to consider the company’s future.

Comments

  • Pianofortissimo says:

    “There are also concerns over safety at work.”

    Probably that geyser in the lobby.

  • V.Lind says:

    Wonderful picture.

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