Víkingur Ólafsson, piano
J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations
Critics can't help but draw parallels between pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's pristine, crystalline touch at the keyboard and the bracing landscapes of his native Iceland: light reflected on snow, mountainous vistas, sparkling Nordic waterfalls. Ólafsson's recordings have been wildly popular internationally, winning both Album of the Year at the BBC Music Magazine Awards and Gramophone's Artist of the Year in 2019, and more recent local performances have both impressed and delighted audiences here in the Bay Area. Known for both his imaginative interpretations and his engaging onstage banter, Ólafsson plays the complete set of Bach's Goldberg Variations--his renditions praised by Bachtrack as "a complete show of mastery and virtuosity"--in his Cal Performances debut.
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The New York Times dubbed this deep-thinking pianist "Iceland's Glenn Gould" for his charismatic performance style, breathtaking energy, and intense focus. Vikingur Olafsson has recorded and performed everything from Bach and Mozart to Glass and Adams to enthusiastic audiences and reviews in Europe and the Americas.
One of the most sought-after artists of today, Olafsson's multiple awards include Gramophone magazine's 2019 Artist of the Year, Opus Klassik Solo Recording Instrumental (twice) and Album of the Year at the 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards.
Olafsson continues to perform with the world's leading orchestras and as artist in residence at the top concert halls and festivals. He also works with some of today's greatest composers.
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J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations
Critics can't help but draw parallels between pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's pristine, crystalline touch at the keyboard and the bracing landscapes of his native Iceland: light reflected on snow, mountainous vistas, sparkling Nordic waterfalls. Ólafsson's recordings have been wildly popular internationally, winning both Album of the Year at the BBC Music Magazine Awards and Gramophone's Artist of the Year in 2019, and more recent local performances have both impressed and delighted audiences here in the Bay Area. Known for both his imaginative interpretations and his engaging onstage banter, Ólafsson plays the complete set of Bach's Goldberg Variations--his renditions praised by Bachtrack as "a complete show of mastery and virtuosity"--in his Cal Performances debut.
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The New York Times dubbed this deep-thinking pianist "Iceland's Glenn Gould" for his charismatic performance style, breathtaking energy, and intense focus. Vikingur Olafsson has recorded and performed everything from Bach and Mozart to Glass and Adams to enthusiastic audiences and reviews in Europe and the Americas.
One of the most sought-after artists of today, Olafsson's multiple awards include Gramophone magazine's 2019 Artist of the Year, Opus Klassik Solo Recording Instrumental (twice) and Album of the Year at the 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards.
Olafsson continues to perform with the world's leading orchestras and as artist in residence at the top concert halls and festivals. He also works with some of today's greatest composers.
Víkingur Ólafsson, piano
J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations
Critics can't help but draw parallels between pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's pristine, crystalline touch at the keyboard and the bracing landscapes of his native Iceland: light reflected on snow, mountainous vistas, sparkling Nordic waterfalls. Ólafsson's recordings have been wildly popular internationally, winning both Album of the Year at the BBC Music Magazine Awards and Gramophone's Artist of the Year in 2019, and more recent local performances have both impressed and delighted audiences here in the Bay Area. Known for both his imaginative interpretations and his engaging onstage banter, Ólafsson plays the complete set of Bach's Goldberg Variations--his renditions praised by Bachtrack as "a complete show of mastery and virtuosity"--in his Cal Performances debut.
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The New York Times dubbed this deep-thinking pianist "Iceland's Glenn Gould" for his charismatic performance style, breathtaking energy, and intense focus. Vikingur Olafsson has recorded and performed everything from Bach and Mozart to Glass and Adams to enthusiastic audiences and reviews in Europe and the Americas.
One of the most sought-after artists of today, Olafsson's multiple awards include Gramophone magazine's 2019 Artist of the Year, Opus Klassik Solo Recording Instrumental (twice) and Album of the Year at the 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards.
Olafsson continues to perform with the world's leading orchestras and as artist in residence at the top concert halls and festivals. He also works with some of today's greatest composers.
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J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations
Critics can't help but draw parallels between pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's pristine, crystalline touch at the keyboard and the bracing landscapes of his native Iceland: light reflected on snow, mountainous vistas, sparkling Nordic waterfalls. Ólafsson's recordings have been wildly popular internationally, winning both Album of the Year at the BBC Music Magazine Awards and Gramophone's Artist of the Year in 2019, and more recent local performances have both impressed and delighted audiences here in the Bay Area. Known for both his imaginative interpretations and his engaging onstage banter, Ólafsson plays the complete set of Bach's Goldberg Variations--his renditions praised by Bachtrack as "a complete show of mastery and virtuosity"--in his Cal Performances debut.
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The New York Times dubbed this deep-thinking pianist "Iceland's Glenn Gould" for his charismatic performance style, breathtaking energy, and intense focus. Vikingur Olafsson has recorded and performed everything from Bach and Mozart to Glass and Adams to enthusiastic audiences and reviews in Europe and the Americas.
One of the most sought-after artists of today, Olafsson's multiple awards include Gramophone magazine's 2019 Artist of the Year, Opus Klassik Solo Recording Instrumental (twice) and Album of the Year at the 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards.
Olafsson continues to perform with the world's leading orchestras and as artist in residence at the top concert halls and festivals. He also works with some of today's greatest composers.
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