Philip Glass
Born in Iceland in 1984, Víkingur Ólafsson has already established himself as a musical luminary in his homeland and has received the "Musician of the Year" award four times. His debut release, "Piano Works," on Deutsche Grammophon is part of numerous creative projects and marks the promising beginning of his collaboration with the label. To mark the 80th birthday of composer Philip Glass, Ólafsson presents selected solo piano études. "Music is a place as real as any other place you've ever been"—this statement by Philip Glass is remarkably embodied by the sensitive keyboard poet from the North. With his interpretation, he succeeds in transcending temporal and spatial boundaries and making entirely new dimensions accessible.