Oscar-winning composer brings Icelandic poetry to Australian stages

But that's exactly what happened with the Australian Chamber Orchestra's latest commission. Hildur Guðnadóttir has composed a new piece for the orchestra, in collaboration with Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen and vocal ensemble Trio Mediæval.In 2020, Guðnadóttir made history as one of the few female composers to win an Oscar We're all very happy for each other when someone does well."Yeo believes Australia could benefit from a similar approach."If artists advocate for each other, work together, collaborate, and pool our resources, we could be an absolute powerhouse too," Yeo says.As for Iceland's genre‑defying musical identity, Guðnadóttir offers a simple explanation:You can hear the Australian Chamber Orchestra's latest tour around Australia from July 25 to August 9