Gabríel Ólafs
Classical crossover pianist and composer Gabríel Ólafs was born In Reykjavík, Iceland on December 3, 1998. Influenced by classical music, film, fantasy, and Icelandic poetry, he is best-known for co-founding the Reykjavík Orkestra. He began playing the piano at the age of five and learned to play both classical and jazz music. At the age of 14, he composed his first song, “Absent Minded,” which led to signing a record deal with One Little Indian Records (now known as One Little Independent Records). His debut album, Absent Minded, was released in 2019 and became an international hit. The album’s “Staircase Sonata,” has been streamed more than 10 million times on social media platforms. His second album, Piano Works (2020), was another success and featured “Filma Solo.” After the release of a remixed version of his debut album – entitled Absent Minded Reworks – in 2020, Gabríel Ólafs signed with Decca Records in the US and released the album Solon Islandus in 2022. That same year, he co-founded the Reykjavík Orkestra, who have performed music for various television and film productions. Inspired by Viking melodies, his next album, Lullabies for Piano and Cello, was released in 2023.
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Mosi
Classical - Released by One Little Independent Records on 5 Jun 2020
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Birta
Classical - Released by One Little Independent Records on 8 May 2020
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Reworks II
Classical - Released by One Little Independent Records on 16 Oct 2020
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Lullaby Variations
Classical - Released by Decca Records US on 12 Jan 2024
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Hind / Aska (Harpa Sessions)
Classical - Released by Decca Records US on 16 Sep 2022
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Staircase Sonata
Alternative & Indie - Released by One Little Independent Records on 2 Aug 2019
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Cyclist Waltz
Alternative & Indie - Released by One Little Independent Records on 17 May 2019
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Filma
Alternative & Indie - Released by One Little Independent Records on 23 Aug 2019
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Orchestral Works
Gabríel Ólafs, Reykjavík Orkestra, Viktor Orri Árnason
Classical - To be released on 24 May 2024 by Decca Records US
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Lullabies for Piano and Cello (Deluxe)
Classical - Released by Decca Records US on 9 Jun 2023
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Absent Minded (Piano Version)
Classical - Released by One Little Independent Records on 15 Mar 2019
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Nightsong
Classical - Released by Decca Records US on 13 Oct 2023
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Frost (Grand Piano)
Classical - Released by Decca Records US on 10 Nov 2023
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Noktúrna Variations
Classical - Released by Decca Records US on 22 Sep 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo