Ólafur Arnalds

Icelandic composer and multi-instrumentalist known for blending piano and strings with ambient and electronic textures.

Born 1986 in Iceland; composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer.

Reviewers praise Ólafur Arnalds for his melodic skill, a restrained blend of strings and piano and occasional electronics. The albums are described as minimalist, ambient and evocative of Icelandic landscapes. Several reviews recommend his short, intimate works to a broad audience.

For:Listeners of ambient, neoclassical and minimalist piano/strings music; fans of atmospheric Icelandic compositions.