London Contemporary Orchestra

One of the world’s most innovative and respected ensembles

Formed in 2008 by co-Artistic Directors and conductors Robert Ames and Hugh Brunt, the LCO is at the top of their game, having collaborated with a wide array of musicians, creative figures and platforms, including Radiohead, Frank Ocean, Steve Reich and Arcade Fire, as well as featuring on soundtracks forThe Master, Alien: Covenant, You Were Never Really Here, Moonlight, There Will Be BloodandUnder the Skin.

Our collaborations

Ólafur Arnalds Cells

$249.00

Sounds that inspire

Ólafur Arnalds Composer Toolkit

$299.00

Intimate piano based writing tools

Ólafur Arnalds Stratus

$299.00

The piano, reimagined

Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions

$299.00

Inspiring chamber strings textures

Ólafur Arnalds Evolutions

$299.00

Haunting frozen string evolutions

Ólafur Arnalds breaks down his Grammy-nominated track Loom (feat. Bonobo)

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Ólafur Arnalds Reveals The Story Behind Stratus

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Selects: The Ólafur Collection

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Ólafur Arnalds

BAFTA-winning Icelandic composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds is celebrated for his unique ability to push the boundaries of music, blending organic and electronic soundscapes in ways that are both innovative and deeply emotive. With roots as a heavy metal drummer and pianist, Ólafur has evolved into a true pioneer, seamlessly fusing chamber strings and piano arrangements with effects, loops, and beats. His creative vision is further brought to life by his custom-built software, including the groundbreaking self-playing piano technology, Stratus, reflecting his ongoing passion for musical exploration and innovation.

Based in Reykjavík, Iceland, Ólafur’s approach to sound and composition has inspired a new generation to enjoy and create modern neoclassical music. Since his debut album, Eulogy for Evolution in 2008, he has steadily gained recognition worldwide, both as a BAFTA-winning composer (Broadchurch, Wayne McGregor’s Dyad 1909) and as a touring solo artist, releasing on neoclassical label Erased Tapes and receiving huge acclaim for his 2018 release, re:member. He regularly collaborates with other musicians — as part of experimental techno duo Kiasmos, and releasing a series of piano and synth improvisations with fellow musician Nils Frahm.