PROJECTS
ALEXANDRA CHERNYSHOVA
Magical Sky - Iceland
A film about the magic of the sky with the landscape and nature of Iceland in the foreground.
Original music by Alexandra Chernyshova that connects the magic of the stars and northern lights to the culture, history, adventures, elves and trolls of Icelanders. Music written for symphony orchestra, choir and soloists and consists of four movements: N.1.Northern lights, N.2. Lost, N.3.Water & Stars, N.4. Magical Love in the Sky.
The film is made with so-called time-lapse technology, photographs are taken from 70-80 known places in Iceland, with known landmarks, archaeological sites, mountains and places of interest.
Over 100,000 photos compiled for a 40-minute trip with original music.
"Magical Sky - Iceland"
Time-Lapse movie about Iceland skies
Film by : Jón R. Hilmarsson, photographer
Music by : Alexandra Chernyshova
Listen music of sinfonietta: https://open.spotify.com/track/0cbCpNrFpwZtQ6xQppE9M7?si=90a5d2fe15d140c7
Year of creation : 2015
Visit : www.magicalskyiceland.com
New Year Opera Gala - Iceland / Nýárstónleikar Alexöndru
Alexandra Chernyshova created her music New Year concert project “New Year Opera Gala” which held every year in Reykjanesbaer, Iceland. New Year Opera Gala is made to empower and engaged classical operatic music with professional opera musicians and audience in Reykjanesbær and Iceland. All musicians participated in New Year Opera Gala are connected to the local area or people of Reykjanesbær.
New Year Opera Gala is successful program since 2018. New Year Opera Gala in cooperation with Jon Hilmarsson, photographer and videographer and Vikufrettir News was broadcasted at Hringbraut Icelandic Television in 2020 and 2021.
New Year Opera Gala received great feedback from Icelandic audience and guests from abroad.
It is great way to start a New Year with beautiful New Year Opera Gala concert.
This year 1 st of January 2026 at 8 pm the New Year concert will consist of the beautiful music from the Motet Exsultate Jubilate by Mozart performed by internationally recognised opera singer Alexandra Chernyshova and Jón Hilmarsson, photographer and movie maker futures famous music Christmas pearl - motet Exsultate Jubilate by W.A.Mozart, as well as beautiful arias by Charles Gounod and Alexandra Chernyshova herself. Movie was taken in churches as church in Thingvellir, Skálholt Cathedral, Hallgirmskirkja and others. Styrktaraðilar: Uppbyggingasjóð Suðurlands og Kirkjusjóð Þjóðkirkjunnar.
Russian Souvenir - Music Program
Alexandra Chernyshova created her project “Russian Souvenir” Music Program to build a musical and cultural friendly bridge between Russia and Iceland.
Since 2016 many concerts and cultural events have been held in both countries and musicians from both countries have been introducing music to Russian and Icelandic audience.
"Russian Souvenir - Music Program"
Russian Musical & Cultural bridge.
2020 - Russian Souvenir: Alexander Pushkin in Reykjavik, Harpa Music Hall
In cooperation with St. Petersburg Petrogradskiy Central & Prince Oldenburgskiy Friendship Association and Saint Petersburg
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Antonina Rostovskaja - composer
Katie Buckley - harpist
Sergei Telenkov, bass-baritone
Kjartan Valdemarsson, piano
Gerður Bolladóttir, host
2019 - Russian Souvenir: Introducing Iceland in St. Petersburg.
In cooperation with St. Petersburg Petrogradskiy Central Library, Kamennoostrovskiy Castle, Prince Oldenburgskiy Friendship Association and Saint Petersburg Classical Music Salon Concert, directed by Stanislav Ljamin.
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Gerður Bolladóttir, soprano
Sergei Telenkov, bass-baritone
Kjartan Valdemarsson, piano
Jón Hilmarsson, photographer
2018 - “Musical friendship bridge" between Russia - Iceland
Russian Souvenir: Shostakovich, Serebriakov & Laxness - St.Petersbug Gorchakov Castle
In cooperation with
Saint Petersburg Classical Music Salon Concert, directed by Stanislav Ljamin, St.Petersburg Music Library by Dmitry Shostakovich and Laxness Museum/Gljúfrasteinn, Iceland
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Olga Ermakova, piano
Alexandra Korobkina, violin
Andrey Ivanov, cello
Julia Chmih, actress
Pavel Dmitriev, director of MLSh
Natalie Fedosejeva, host
2018 - Dmitry Shostakovich - Harpa, Kaldalón
In cooperation with Music Library of Dmitry Shostakovich in St. Petersburg
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Nína Margret Grímsdóttir, piano
Sigurður Halldórsson, cello
Hildigunnur Halldórsdóttir, violin
Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir, host
2017 - Introduction of the opera ballet
“The Northern Lights Fairytale”
in Moscow and St. Petersburg
In cooperation with libraries
in St. Petersburg.
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Evgenia Chernyshova, writer
2017 - Magic of love - Russian romances and Icelandic songs - Copenhagen, Denmark
Two concerts in Russian culture house and Icelandic culture house - Jónshús
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Vladimir Gerts, bass
Elina Valieva, piano
Svafa Þórhalldóttir, soprano
2017 - Russian romances
at Harpa, Kaldalón & church in Skálholt
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Vladimir Gerts, bass
Elina Valieva, piano
Ingunn Hreinberg Indriðardóttir, host
2016 - Introduction on the opera “Poet and the Bishop's Daughter” by Alexandra Chernyshova and Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir.
In cooperation with
Opera Academy Vishnevskajs and music academy Gnessin in Moscow.
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir, actress and host
Jónína Erna Arnardottir, piano
Valeria Petrova, piano
Musicians from Gnessin
and Vishevskaja opera academy
2016 - Russian arias - Harpa, Kaldalón
Alexandra Chernyshova, soprano
Molina Lubov, contralto
Valeria Petrova, piano
Jónína Erna Arnardóttir, piano
Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir, host
The Girl from Kiev / Stúlka frá Kænugarði
Unique Music and story telling programme ”The Girl from Kiev” - “Stúlka frá Kænugarði“ dedicated to the folk-classical heritage of Ukraine, originally made by Alexandra Chernyshova - soprano and Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir - actress and director, performed in Iceland. Languages: Icelandic & Ukrainian.
Some of the songs come from the 16th century and are usually sang acapella or with the accompaniment of kobza, which is an old Ukrainian instrument.
Folk classical songs sang in the programme have arrangements made by famous Ukrainian composers as Lisenko, Zaremba, Ljatoshinskiy, Chishko, Verjovka and Kaufman.
One of the songs by Mjaskovskiy in this programme were arranged specially for Alexandra Chernyshova while she was working as a soloist in Kiev Opera Theatre. Storyteller brought listeners to the deeper understanding of lyrics of the folk songs and made them excited to learn one of the Ukrainian songs taught by Alexandra at the concert.
At the end of the programme guests were invited to taste Ukrainian soup - Borsh with pampushki, the special Ukrainian garlic bread.
"The Girl from Kiev"
"Stúlka frá Kænugarði“
Performers:
Alexandra Chernyshova - soprano
Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir - storyteller
Thomas Higgerson - pianist
Jonina Erna Arnardóttir - pianist
2012
July
Folk Festival in Siglufjörður -
Söngvaskaldin góðu/
Þjóðlagahátíð á Siglufirði
2013
March
Stúlka frá Kænugarði
at Harpa Music Hall,
Kaldalón, Reykjavík
August
Nights of Lights
in Reykjanesbæ, Ljósanótt
September
Tónleikaröð Listafélags Háteigskirkju, Reykjavík
October
Tónleikaröð Tónlistarfélagið Borgarfjarðar, Borgarneskirkja Borgarnesi
November
Art Festival at Akranes/
Vökudagar á Akranesi, Tónberg
Opera for the youngest - Ópera fyrir leikskólabörn
Alexandra Chernyshova created her project “Opera for the youngest/ Opera fyrir leikskólabörn ” with aim to open the magical door of the opera theatrical performance and to introduce - what is opera ? - for the youngest children. Since 2018 more then three thousand children in Icelandic kindergartens have seen the performance. The feedback from children and kindergarten tells that - Opera is also for the youngest! The article is about that. This year, 2025 Alexandra created new winter show "Opera for the youngest" which is shown in Christmas time :) See you in the opera world.
More information on facebook:www.facebook/operafyrirleikskolaborn.com
Syngjandi fjölskylda / Singing family
Syngjandi fjölskylda / Singing family is a music course designed by opera singer, composer and music/singing teacher with more then 20 years of experience of teaching young children - Alexandra Chernyshova.
The course is designed for children aged 5 months to 5 years, together with their parents. Each session lasts 45 minutes and takes place once a week over 7 weeks.
Songs are sung in Icelandic, and teaching is primarily in Icelandic, with English used when needed. Children are encouraged to sing, move to music, dance, and play simple instruments, supporting early musical development in a playful and interactive environment.
The aim of Singing Family (Syngjandi fjölskylda) is to introduce young children and their families to music through joyful, interactive singing and movement. The course supports early musical development, strengthens the bond between children and caregivers, and nurtures a natural sense of rhythm, melody, and expression in a safe and playful environment.
Tónlistarnám fyrir yngstu tónlistarnemendurna og foreldra - Syngjandi fjölskylda. Höfundur - Alexandra Chernyshova
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45 mín kennslu söngstund með börnum 5 mánaða til 5 ára og fjölskyldum þeirra.
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Lög eru sungin á íslensku (kennsla fer fram á íslensku með ensku inn á milli ef þörf er fyrir því)
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Börn fá að syngja, hreyfa sig í takt við tónlistina, dansa, spila á létt hljóðfæri
7 vikna námskeið
45 mín einu sinni í viku
Singing Viking is an original musical show and journey composed and created by Alexandra Chernyshova, the opera singer and composer.
The Singing Viking music adventure includes classical vocal gems performed by Alexandra as well as interacting & acting guidance through the story which connects you to the remarkable Viking ship Íslendingur/ Icelander. At the Singing Viking show you will get the opportunity to sing with Alexandra famous folk & classical operatic songs and experience how to dance traditional viking dance - Vikivaki. This interacting music show suitable for all ages.
The show runs successfully from 2020. Every year Alexandra adds some new details to the show.