Viking pianist gets agency deal
mainA Viking in glasses, now that’ll scare ’em.
Press release:
HarrisonParrott is delighted to welcome Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson to its roster for worldwide general management.
Described by The New York Times as a “splendid pianist” and by Piano News as an “immense talent”, Víkingur is already a star in Iceland having won all the major prizes in his native country, including Musician of the Year three times at the Icelandic Music Awards.
Ridiculous.
No reason why it should be any more ridiculous for Iceland to produce a fine concert pianist, than any other European country.
Please, don’t understand my comment wrongly. It had nothing to do with Iceland whatsoever. Who is this pianist however? He neither has won big competitions ( which is not crucial at all for a career, but aids young people to make a name for themselves) neither has he performed with major orchestras or conductors.There is a good number of upcoming, young pianists that have a bigger reputation that him and play more concerts internationally. Many will wonder what went on here. I assume it was Ashkenazy’s Icelandic connection, Ashkenazy recommended him and Jasper didn’t say no. Whether this will in fact play a significant role in this musicians future is yet to be determined. An agency deal does not automatically mean a fruitful career will be developed. Only time can tell, and we certainly wish him the best.
You wish him the best by calling his getting signed by a major agency “ridiculous”? And time only can tell, but you already decided this is “ridiculous”?
Strange logic, dude…
Really, Darren? I suggest you listen to the pianist before conjuring up conspiracy theories. I haven’t heard this kind of Bach in years.
Watch him playing first movement of Grieg concerto here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9utHu7-ADNM