halldorophone 2016 - International Workshop on The halldorophone

Halldoropohones are electro acoustic string instruments developed by Halldór Úlfarsson. The instrument is cello-like in its configuration but with unique features that define the method of playing and facilitate its unusal timbre. The halldorophone has been composed for unaccompanied and in enesemble by a growing number composers in the past decade. Recently a seminar on conventions in composing for halldorophone was held at the Icelandic Academy of Arts, Music department with a panel of composers who have worked with the instrument in recent years.