Olafs, Gabriel | Solon Islandus | 2CD

Gabríel Ólafs is an Icelandic pianist and composer. His music is described as melodic contemporary classical with strings and percussive elements, and it bears a strong resemblance to film scores in its aim to evoke emotions in listeners.

Solon Islandus is an album released in 2022 by Decca in the US, and it is the Decca Records US debut of the composer. It is a concept album of works for piano, ensemble and choir with spoken word elements, drawing inspiration from the writing of Icelandic poet Davíd Stefánsson.

Track List

1. Streymir
2. Júlíana
3. Memory
4. Solon Islandus
5. Brestur
6. The Lily
7. Kyndir
8. Hind
9. The Drifter
10. The Restless Bird
11. Lullaby
12. Aska
13. The Farewell
14. The Caw