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Classical 13 June, 2023

Gabriel Olafs Releases New Album Lullabies For Piano And Cello

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Gabriel Olafs Releases New Album Lullabies For Piano And Cello
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The composer Gabríel Ólafs releases his newest body of work - Lullabies for Piano and Cello - via Decca Records US/ Universal Music.
Lullabies For Piano And Cello is a collection of instrumental works inspired by Icelandic folk songs. Accompanied by cellist Steiney Sigurðardóttir, the duo tracked the album in Reykjavik's Eldborg Concert Hall. Following the implementation of choir, orchestra, and cinematic heft on 2022's Solon Islandus, Gabríel made a conscious decision to strip the sound down to just these two instruments. As opposed to electronics, multi-tracking provided expansive flourishes. Together, Gabríel and Steiney unlocked a striking sound reliant on their quiet chemistry and a rich connection.

The 10-track album traces its origin to a famous collection of Icelandic melodies entitled Icelandic Folk Songs, which was unearthed by Gabríel at an antique bookshop in his home city of Reykjavik. Originally published in 1906, this out-of-print tome collated various folk numbers and lullabies with rare sheet music. Gabríel decided to not only reimagine five of the book's tunes but to also pen five of his own lullabies as an homage to tradition.
"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.

Lullabies for Piano and Cello Tracklist:
Fantasía
Sálmur
Noktúrna
Eldur
Vísa
Mamma
Barnkind
Frost
Bambaló
Draumheimar






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