Music, press photos and enquiries for Thor Breidfjord.
Thor Breidfjord is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and storyteller based in Reykjavík. His music draws on acoustic pop, rock and blues, bringing together a powerful voice and songs about love, memory and shared humanity.
Previously known internationally as Thor Kristinsson, he now releases his English-language music as Thor Breidfjord. His debut album Running Naked, recorded on Cape Breton Island, Canada, includes “Sunny Day,” which earned producer Fred Lavery an East Coast Music Award nomination. Alongside his recording work and international musical-theatre career, Thor performs Stories of the Heart, an intimate narrative concert weaving original songs and personal stories with voice, piano and guitar.
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A personal narrative concert of original songs and storytelling, with voice, piano and guitar. Drawing on his childhood in Iceland, his international theatre career and the human moments that become songs, Thor weaves together love, memory, loss and joy in an intimate encounter with the audience.
Duration: 70 minutes, as presented at Harpa.
Format: a narrative concert with one performer, voice, piano / Nord keyboard and guitar.
Language: English narration, with songs in English and Icelandic.
Two original songs by Thor Breidfjord, performed in an intimate acoustic setting. These recordings show an ensemble concert and a solo rehearsal; the current Stories of the Heart touring show is a solo performance with voice, piano and guitar.
Hallgrímskirkja, Saurbær, Hvalfjörður · 23 June 2024
Thor Breidfjord with Kjartan Valdemarsson (piano and accordion), Birgir Steinn Theodórsson (double bass) and Kristinn Breidfjord (vocals). Words and music by Thor Breidfjord.
Solo voice and acoustic guitar · 2024
An intimate rehearsal performance. Words and music by Thor Breidfjord.
30 September 2026 · Radio interview · English
An English-language interview about Thor’s music and Stories of the Heart, ahead of his solo concert at Harpa.
Download show description & technical rider (PDF)
2 pages · updated 19 October 2026
Thor brings: his guitar and pedalboard.
Standard setup — venue provides: a grand piano and a Nord Electro 6 HP, 73 keys.
Smaller setup: the Nord Electro 6 HP, 73 keys, can replace the grand piano; Thor also uses his guitar.
Sound — venue provides: 2–3 stage monitors and a DI box for the guitar / pedalboard signal.
Preferred keyboard stand: Nord Keyboard Stand compatible with the Electro HP. Any substitute should be agreed with Thor.
Vocal microphones: Sennheiser e965 preferred. For the full setup, provide 3 microphones and 3 mic stands — one at the grand piano, one at the Nord and one at the guitar station. For the smaller Nord / guitar setup, provide 2 microphones and 2 mic stands.
Sheet-music stand for the Nord: provide the standard black Nord Music Stand V2, fitted to the keyboard.
Please agree the setup in advance. Piano tuning, keyboard stand and pedal, microphones, amplification, monitoring, lighting, technician provision and soundcheck arrangements are discussed with the venue before the performance. Use the booking form below for technical enquiries.
Selected photographs from Stories of the Heart at Kaldalón, Harpa, Reykjavík, on 1 October 2026, plus an artist portrait. Open an image to view it at full size, or download the JPEG below.
For concert bookings, interviews and press enquiries, please use the form below. For bookings, include the proposed date, venue and city in your message.