Piano Master Series Vikinger Olaversson performs the Goldberg Variations by Bach, J. S., From (2024/2024), Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou, China

Icelandic pianist Vikinger Olafsson is known for his outstanding musical talent and visionary and imaginative selections. In just a few years, Olaversson has become one of the most sought-after artists today, winning several prestigious international music awards, including Gramophone Artist of the Year (2019), Opus Klassik Best Solo (twice) and BBC Music Magazine Prize for Album of the Year (2019). In October 2023, Olaversson's album of Bach's Goldberg Variations for Deutsche Grammophon was released with great anticipation. The album has been nominated for the ICMA International Classical Music Awards in the "Baroque Instrumental" category, Presto 2023 Record of the Year, Sunday Times Top 10 Albums of 2023, New York Times and Financial Times Best Classical Music Album of 2023, and many other awards.