Lullaby Variations Gabríel Ólafs

• 1 Fantasía Variation 02:51
• 2 Sálmur Variation 02:40
• 3 Vísa Variation 02:50
• 4 Noktúrna Variation 01:43
• Total Runtime 10:04

Info for Lullaby Variations

"Lullabies" for Piano & Cello - a collection of miniature duet works inspired by Icelandic folk music. Accompanied by cellist Steiney Sigurðardóttir.

“I have faith in the power of melody, and lullabies encapsulate both history and nostalgia,” says Gabríel. “When I’m writing music, nostalgia is my favorite feeling to capture. It’s a complex emotion, because it evokes both sadness and happiness at the same time. Lullabies are core musical memories for all of us, and with Lullabies for Piano and Cello I hope to unlock them for you.”

At just 24 years old, Gabríel responds to ancient Viking folk songs with the perspective of a postmodern Gen Z composer. By challenging himself to compose contemporary lullabies, he has explored his own fantasy world – a fantasy for his generation. And like all the best fantasy worlds, it is rooted in the history and mythology of his people, the Icelanders. After generating over 100 million streams for his original instrumental compositions and earning widespread international acclaim, Gabríel summons the spirit of timeless Icelandic lullabies with a twist of his own magic.

“transports the listener to a soothing landscape.” – npr

“a really beautiful thing.” – bbc radio

“pure imagination” – kexp

Gabríel Ólafs, piano
< Steiney Sigurðardóttir, cello

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