Viktor Orri Árnason is an Icelandic composer. He studied viola at the Iceland University of the Arts (Listaháskóli Íslands) and composition at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin. His particular focus on colliding the worlds of classical composition and studio artistry has – along with his unique approach to the viola and violin – made him a sought-after collaborator for established musicians of many genres.
Viktor is a member of the award-winning band Hjaltalín, and has played the strings, conducted and created arrangements for Jóhann Jóhannsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Hauschka and Ólafur Arnalds among many others. His contributions can be heard on multiple movies including the BAFTA award-winning series Broadchurch and multi-awards-winner movie Joker. His critically acclaimed debut collaborative album VAST, created with Yair Elazar Glotman (a.k.a. KETEV) and released by Bedroom Community, captures one evening of unconventional violin, viola, and double bass improvisations.
Photo: Maximilian Koenig
Viktor Orri Árnason
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