is a contemporary music ensemble founded in 1987 by young Icelandic artists. CAPUT has premiered countless Icelandic and European works and has given concerts in North America and 15 European countries. CAPUT has performed at the Warsaw Autumn Festival, the Gulbenkian Festival in Lisbon, and the New Concert Series in Toronto. The ensemble has appeared in Santa Cecilia in Rome and in Londons Wigmore Hall. CAPUT has released 10 CDs in Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and the United States. The groups performances can also be heard on seven CDs featuring other artists. CAPUT has established itself as a force in Icelandic cultural life and as one of Europes leading contemporary music ensembles. The group is widely acclaimed for its powerful interpretation and technical proficiency. Performances by CAPUT have often been presented at the annual International Rostrum of Composers in Paris. |