CLASSICAL Vikingur Ólafsson J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations EU version LP

Factory-sealed, everything included- Icelandic pianist Vikingur Ólafsson J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations.

PART NUMBER: 4864556

SKU: 028948645565

LABEL: DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON

RELEASE DATE: 10/6/2023

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"Giving New Life to Classical Music": A Highly Popular Pianist's Bach Performance - A Long-Awaited New Album

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, a classical artist who is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary artists and boasts an unprecedented 600 million total streams, is releasing a highly anticipated new album from Deutsche Grammophon. The album features Johann Sebastian Bach's "Goldberg Variations," one of the most representative works for keyboard instruments. Ólafsson's distinctive interpretations, artistic vision, and emotional connection have earned him critical acclaim and recognition in the classical music world in recent years. Whether it's well-known classical repertoire or hidden gems, his modern performances captivate avid classical music fans while also attracting a wider audience.

Olafsson has released albums on Deutsche Grammophon including "Philip Glass: Piano Works" (2017), "Bach" (2018), "Debussy-Rameau" (2020), "Mozart & Contemporarys" (2021), and "From Afar" (2022).

As one of the most popular contemporary artists, he has received numerous awards, including the "BBC Music Magazine Award" (Album of the Year) (2019), the "Gramophone Magazine Award" (Artist of the Year) (2019), the "Rolf Schock Award" (Music category) (2022), and "CoScan's International Nordic Person of the Year" (2023).

"Víkingur Ólafsson is breathing new life into classical music" - The Economist,
"A New Superstar in the World of Classical Piano" - The Daily Telegraph.
"The Goldberg Variations are the most virtuoso keyboard music ever written, containing countless examples of astonishingly brilliant counterpoint, sublime poetic expression, complex contemplation, and profound melancholy. Built upon the simple harmonic framework of a graceful aria, Bach transforms limited material into an infinite diversity unlike anything before or since. I believe Bach is the greatest keyboard virtuoso." - Víkingur Ólafsson