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My Take
Víkingur Ólafsson is a pianist I return to whenever I want clarity. Born in Reykjavík, he carries something of Iceland's stark, luminous landscape into his playing, and his collaborations with the Berlin and New York Philharmonics confirm he sits among the world's finest. The 2022 Rolf Schock Prize was well earned. What moves me most is the paradox in his Bach: meticulous yet unexpectedly tender, intellectual yet never cold. He strikes me as a true poet of the keyboard, turning northern solitude into sound, and I suspect I'll be listening to him for decades to come.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Víkingur Ólafsson
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィキングル・オラフソン
- Reading
- ゔぃきんぐる・おらふそん
- Born
- February 14, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- pianist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Reykjavík College of Music
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts
- Icelandic Music Awards
- Steinway artist
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Víkingur Ólafsson born?
Born February 14, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Víkingur Ólafsson from?
Víkingur Ólafsson is from Reykjavík, Iceland.
What does Víkingur Ólafsson do?
Víkingur Ólafsson works as pianist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.