Víkingur Ólafsson is a renowned Icelandic pianist, celebrated for his exceptional skill and versatility.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has had the privilege of performing with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philharmonia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Tonhalle Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic, and Santa Cecilia, under the baton of esteemed conductors such as Thomas Adès, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
Víkingur's remarkable talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Album of the Year award at the 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards for his captivating rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces, as well as the Opus Klassik Award for Solo Instrumental in both 2019 and 2020. Furthermore, he was honored with the Rolf Schock Prize in Music in 2022, a testament to his exceptional artistry and dedication to his craft.
