NPR Music's Tiny Desk concert series continues with a new twist, showcasing performances from various artists worldwide. Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson recently delivered a captivating four-song set during this new format. Víkingur, born on February 14, 1984, has an impressive musical background, having collaborated with renowned orchestras and conductors like Thomas Adès and Esa-Pekka Salonen.

His accolades include winning Album of the Year at the 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards for his work on Johann Sebastian Bach and receiving the Opus Klassik Award for Solo Instrumental in 2019 and 2020. Víkingur's innovative approach to Philip Glass Piano Works has earned him praise, with the New York Times dubbing him "Iceland's Glenn Gould" and Gramophone commending him as a "breathtakingly brilliant pianist."

The Tiny Desk concert not only showcased Víkingur's exceptional talent but also left a lasting impression with viewers. As the series adapts to a new virtual format, it continues to provide intimate and stripped-down performances that resonate with audiences worldwide.