This dude plays Bach so well that I want to be his next door neighbour so I can be bothered with his training

@pillehermaste6861

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment my dream too !

@McFraneth

2 жыл бұрын

Lying in bed shouting requests.

@edgy8481

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, would love to hear him practice!

@paquitohead

Жыл бұрын

When the Bothering Neighbour, became the Dayream Lifehood~

@phitur

Жыл бұрын

There was an opera singer that I could hear from the below floor, sad that i moved!

Anyone on the planet with an internet connection can hear this and weep. Incredible.

The purity of the piano, unaccompanied, played well and written and performed by geniuses is wondrous.

This man is absolutely incredible. He imparts such a kindness and sense of humanity to whatever he plays. On the last piece I could not help but cry. What a gift to the world he is.

@AK-kl7pg

Жыл бұрын

Saw him in concert live and yes, he makes us cry because he plays SO beautifully! 😭 Too lovely!!!

@etruscie

8 ай бұрын

You describe perfectly Mr. Olafsson"s work. In the last piece, I ,too, was all but sobbing. The piece evokes the passage of time and the evanescence of life's moments and memories.

I totally agree with all those comments, especially about his Rameau and Bach interpretations… He is a gift to the world ….a treasure…

Dear Víkingur Ólafsson, all the months of pandemie are the outer reality - in the inner world e.g. it is your Bach, Glass, Rameau ... that puts into reality a world of brightness, light, tenderness; your sound is like dew drops, hovering ... thank you very much.

@jan-pietervanwaasbergen9870

3 жыл бұрын

It is great music, it comforts the soul, stay strong, greetings from the Netherlands

@leidenhelma5579

2 жыл бұрын

How poetically you’ve expressed those sentiments Brigitte, I’m sure they are shared by many of us.

@philipmulville8218

2 жыл бұрын

Brigitte, your comment is really perfect. This wonderful man is a treasure. I hope one day to see him play. Love to you from Ireland!

This guy is pure gold.

Isn’t Ólafsson a treat? I “discovered” him in Barcelona by accident in 2019 (I rolled the dice on some $20 tickets for the little theater at the Palau de la Música Catalana) and have been smitten ever since. Glad viewers have a chance to hear him speak as well, as he introduces each song. He’s a classically lovely, humble, thinky music nerd, and he really knows his stuff.

@pjmvdbroek

3 жыл бұрын

A fantastic looking venue like Palau de la Musica Catalane & Olafson playing, lucky you!

@jdane2277

3 жыл бұрын

That singing tone. Lovely. I'm glad to have found him here.

@eyelidman09

3 жыл бұрын

The Palau de la musica is not only an incredible music venue, but a work of Art Deco both inside and and outside. I have enjoyed some lovely performances in this most beautiful of venues.🌞🙏🌞

@foxjacket

3 жыл бұрын

Similar to me. Toronto Symphony Orchestra was having a sale in early 2018 so I bought a ticket. He was billed as an Icelandic Glenn Gould. I like Iceland, and GG, so why not? As soon as he walked on the stage I liked him. And then he played and mind. Blown. He played fellow countryman's Daniel Bjarnasson's Processions piano concerto; really cool piece of music.

@leonpetersen7346

3 жыл бұрын

I "discovered" him through the movie "Ündine"..the Bach Adagio transcription of Marcello's D-minor oboe concerto..... Now i'm a fan

What can you say about this? A few moments in the presence of genius. What a fabulous performance :-)

I so agree with you - Bach always makes things better, whether you're feeling happy or sad.

The range of musical genres you span with tiny desk is refreshing. I've discovered so many pieces I can enjoy, from reggae to classical, indie to jazz. Thank you for your work!

@dabrowski7555

3 жыл бұрын

Hi philaee, can you point me to good reggae that you discovered? Thanks!

@timo4938

3 жыл бұрын

@Traktori Entertainment smiff N wessun is not reggae, they are hip hop. They may have reggae songs but are far from being reggae artists

I have been a Bach addict since I was a kid - but your interpretation and arrangements brings on a totally different deep meaning I can’t help but get goosebumps and teary when I listen to you play - hopefully one day will be able to attend one of your love concerts - I am across the pond now but you never know . Thank you for sharing your immense music journey with the world !

Had the tremendous pleasure of doing the grieg with him. Amazing pianist with a restraint in gesture that belies his sincerity

My favourite artist. Ethereal Bach with bell - like clarity. I hope to see him live.

@ericray7649

3 жыл бұрын

His is the best version of this piece. Wish I could see his fingers for the ornamentation toward the end. I absolutely cannot figure out how/what he’s doing there. Sounds amazing.

Every second of this is a marvel, when he talks, sways, plays... So moving and so humbling 🙂

I have been a fan of Víkingur Ólafsson for a couple years now. He has done some of my favorite interpretations of Bach and Debussy, and I have listened to his Bach, Brahms, Rameau-Debussy, and Bach Reworks albums dozens of times and I still come back to them time and time again. Especially with his arrangements, he just finds ways to make Baroque or Romantic era music feel modern or new. It was such a pleasure to hear him demonstrate a little bit of his process and explain these pieces I've heard dozens of times before. It's truly a testament to his artistry!

This is one of my favorite Tiny Desk concerts. The performance by Mr. Olafsson was sublime and the pieces were beautiful. Now I must go and find some of his albums to buy.

Víkingur Ólafsson brings oxygen to the lungs and a fresh of breath air in such a devastating time in life ... Just musicians that make life worth living and view the World with a hopefulness that goodwill prevail. Jean-Philippe Râmeau, Claude Debussy and many others we should be proud to have in our French arsenal of brilliant composers. Víkingur Ólafsson, you play with great passion and your style is divine. Þakka þér fyrir Víkingur Ólafsson ....

I'm on the subway heading for home after work. This guy's playing Bach makes me relaxed. I'm happy now Whatelse~?! I really hope to see his concert in Seoul ,SouthKorea. After this sad and dark days. I will work hard till the day I could buy his ticket.

The furniture reflection on the piano side adds dimention to the take, well done. Great artist, generous and kind, thanks very much Víkingur.

I’m still crying. Bravo. The voice of god in his hands

The more beauty and joy that pours into the world the better, and that is what Tiny desk does. Thank you.

@SonicWavePassengerMusic

3 жыл бұрын

not for me it didnt

He nails the Rameau at the end, too. The most perfect performance I've ever heard.

Vikingur introduced me to Rameau and since then I became an "addict' to his music. When he describes Rameau as the "Newton for Music" is a perfect analogy. Also, to put together Rameau and Debussy under the same program is simply beyond perfection. The format for the Tiny Desk (Home) is so intimate and perfect to get to feel the marrow of the artist. Thanks, NPR.

@jakespivey3716

Жыл бұрын

I never realized that Rameau was a contemporary of Bach, I thought he was from a much later time.

@melindalemmon2149

8 ай бұрын

Rameau is in my top 5.

I love his talk about the Rameau piece. Grateful I am here to experience it.

Víkingur Ólafsson You are extraordinary ! I wish all young people would be polite and talented like you ! The world would be a paradise !

I'm so glad I found this gem.

An island of peace and love to escape to. Thank you so much! Many blessings to you and your family in Iceland!

Bach in a new light , under the magical hands of Vikingur Olafsson -simply stelar performance ! I could stay hours, days, months, to listen over and over ..

What a superb artist and great human being. We are all blessed to have his music in our lives.

Like directing with a feather! Who says Bach is not new? Bravo to this genius!

I want to like this many many many times. Love that NPR includes classical music!!!

@technodruid

3 жыл бұрын

Dude was playing Baroque and Impressionist music, not Classical.

@juliekuvakos8924

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry - I am referring to genre not era ;)

@lorettaslovak7735

3 жыл бұрын

He’s my very favorite baroque interpreter we neede some fresh awareness of the many different approaches to Bach Rameau & really all of or past & look to future ways of rethinking Times require alternate wage of aririving at the same doorwayBach.was the forerunner of every composer, egdminor prelude bk 1 put the pedaldown & we have Debussy , I could go on try finding examples. Of his Prokofiev it’s everywhere!

The arts and hours by Vikingur sometimes makes you fade away into eternity

Thank you, Vikingur Ólafsson, for providing a window on to your existence inside sublime, timeless music. There is nothing truer or more beautiful, and it is part of all the most meaningful things in life.

@romahoffman157

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely!

The excitement and emotion he plays with absolutely amaze me. He is just incredible.

The last Rameau has me in tears

The talks with this magical playing is so important. This TDC is a pure pleasure that I so much appreciate. Thank you.

It's good the hear Bach played in a contemplative but fresh voice.

Absolute purity. I see the cathedrals of Mainz and feel the air of the Rhein in his performance.

I love his recordings! His playing is ethereal, transparent, fresh, humble and heartfelt! Thanks NPR Music for inviting such a distinguished musician to your channel and thus sharing this timely approach to classical music.

All the tension from all this coronavirus fear horror is melting now. You are allowing all the frozen fear to melt and come out of my eyes as tears of relief. Thank you young man for being balm for our tired souls.

his baroque music is special- very emotional, imagery but still minimal. that's why he can play bach, rameau with the similar mood of debussy. i love his renditions so much

What a distinctive and brilliant pianist. I'd never heard of him.

I wanted just say thank you. Just thank you.

Vikingur's real talent is to make these transcriptions of the music Bach sound as though it is easy music to play. I am sure it is a matter of timing and dynamics. Whenever I play them they never carry the same clarity and conviction.

What a gift. Thank you so much for sharing, and save travels back to your beautiful homeland

What an incredible beautiful lullaby at the end.... have a nice time in Iceland!

Absolutely gorgeous playing- wonderful insights into each piece - love the Rameau/ Debussy connection

Omg my favourite modern pianist AND npr tiny desk wowww

I loved this so much. The artistry of his music and the stories about the composers and his connection to the pieces. Just wonderful

Thank you, NPR, for producing such excellent programs.

Beyond words. I am transported to another realm when listening to Ólafsson, especially his Bach. Will never forget hearing him for the first time in 2018. Thank you for this performance!

Thanks Tiny desk for this. Wonderfull musician! What a pleasure to hear bach here.

@nprmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@RayasNegroOvejas

3 жыл бұрын

Simone Dinnerstein, Hilary Hahn, Bridget Kibbey, Paul Jacobs and Yo Yo Ma are others who have played Bach on tiny desk :)

Vikingur is the most proper example of being a medium to transfer divine music in every moment to the mankind, owing to brilliant technique of playing and outstanding musicality, both perfectly incorporated in unique person. Because music is nothing but cosmic order transfigured into frequencies available to be matched by people chosen to discover the secrets of existance in the universe.

The Bach was sublime - thank you! Fantastic playing- enjoy being with your family.

I’m blown away by every piece of music he plays. He transports you to a place where time doesn’t exist. Marvelous.

Wonderful, Vikingur! Thank you so much for sharing with us your art!

Superb pianist and very gifted musician! I can listen to his music during hours! He brings me to heaven

Watching this, I miss my time living in Berlin. It is a wonderful concert and introductions. I really appreciate the artistry he has offered us, some light during these dark days. You can see the depth of his musical, and historical, understanding here as well. Vikingur has a new fan. Thank you, NPR.

Thanks Vikingur for this tiny great musical moment

I'm really enjoying these home sessions! It's like a mini masterclass and it gives so much more insight into the music

Thank you for sharing a special farewell with all this incredible music. Iceland is lucky :)

Perfection and total tranquillity. Thank you, Vikingur.

When he was talking about "le rappel des oiseaux" the birds in my backyard DEADASS started singing... loved the timing

@fersand7762

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the matrix, you are connected.

Thank you for this gem of a Tiny Desk. The music was a delight -- sound as delicate and intricate lace. Equally delightful was Mr. Olafsson's comments which imbued the whole 25:43 minutes with love.

The reflection caused the strangest illusion for me at first. I thought he was playing a tiny piano from afar hahaha. Beautiful none the less!

@mbfrezon

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I thought - he's playing a weird upright or ?? With weird carvings? Man that looks like a.... chair! Lol

Thank you so much for playing and explaining this exquisite music. You SAVED. My day.

I never have that much pleasure listening to Rameau since Angela Hewitt's keyboard suite album. Thank you!

Saw him live in Hamburg. He is brilliant

Thank you, your playing sounds like a meditation taking one through multiple spheres and varied landscapes. Perhaps the extraordinary landscapes of Iceland, the feeling of danger and its feeling of distinct aloofness has created a such an extraordinary interpreter of genius and wholesomeness. I very much look forward to hearing your playing after your return home.

That's refreshing, something clear & pure.

Just the ticket. Deep joy, bliss and warmest thanks.🌞🙏🌞2020

Excellent playing, incisive analyses, and thank you for bringing attention to the baroque in Debussy and the romantic in Rameau. Loving the quality of the tiny desk concerts. Keep them coming please!

Music history lessons while enjoying the heartbeat of the piano. Magnificent! Thank you!

This helps. Thank you, NPR!

@nprmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Bravo Víkingur. Bravo Tiny Desk .

NPR tiny desk always bringing the awesome music!

A wonderful performance by Vikingur Ólafsson - thank you for your mastery and enjoyment of what you play.

Thank you for putting on this farewell concert for us, was truly and emotional experience for me. I adored the commentary as well. Wishing you the best in Iceland! 🇮🇸

Quite wonderful comments about the music he is playing!

Thank you Tiny Desk; love all your presentations but especially the classical presentations.

He has a most beautiful touch.

Very nicely recorded, loved the sound and the playing.Its great to see Vikingur play on his own piano, and his understanding he has of its particular characteristics.

@MikeLunney

3 жыл бұрын

My recommendation would be to lift the camera by a few feet, so we can see the keys! Truly sublime though, for sure.

NPR Music, your entire team and all classical guests, I have only one thing to say: I thank you all and love you all. 💖🎹🎶🌷🌷🌷 (Holland)

Bravo! Great music!!

This is what we too easily call Glenn Goulds grandchild. I hope he will earn respect in his own right. Not as someone that always have to struggle with Glenn Goulds heritage. So with this comment I just want to tell you how much I love his playing and how much he earns respect of his own, His playing is pure gold.

Glorious.

Lindo! Maravilhoso! Muito sensível ao espírito. Harmonia que transcende ao Divino. Gratidão.

Lovely! Thank you for the incredible performances!

Sad to hear he‘s leaving Germany, now that I know him for 30 minutes... Recording is really good for that room. Also while Im not an expert, the tuning sounds superb. Best thing happening this month, maybe more..

Wonderful. Great talent ! Rameau lives!

So I usually listen to pop music but I'm going to start learning piano. I wish i could see his fingers and how they strike the keys. A long time ago I would have thought this was bouchee and uninteresting. I found this to be beautiful and his explanations entertaining and interesting.

You, sir, are amazing!

I adore this Bach piece so much. Love Vikingur!!!! The Debussy and Rameau album is genius. Both so French and so unique. Some of the Rameau pieces just blew me away as they sounded so modern. Not Baroque at all in some parts. Debussy's Sarabande from Pour le Piano is so glorious. Love you interpretation.

love his explanations. and of course the performance! first tune is played with perfect interpretation

like water rushing over stones...pristine playing.

A favorite pianist! Thank you!

This was spectacular. Thank you for covering the classical music genre.

Loved the comments on that jaw-dropping Rameau "Le rappel des oiseaux"

What an artist you are!! I Just Love evry album of yours