Eydís Evensen is an emerging Icelandic composer and pianist renowned for her emotionally resonant and beautifully atmospheric music. Born and raised in the small town of Blönduós in the rural north of Iceland, Evensen was immersed in the dramatic and imposing landscapes of her homeland, which have heavily influenced her work. She began her journey into music at a very young age, attending a local music school from the age of six and composing her own music as a teenager.

Evensen's pieces often blend classical training with a modern, minimalist sensibility, capturing the expansive and ethereal nature of the Icelandic scenery. Her compositions, such as "The Light," "Tranquillant," and "Transcending" from her most recent releases, offer a serene and contemplative experience, marked by a nuanced understanding of the piano's expressive capabilities. The "Bylur Reworks" and "Circulation (Uele Lamore Rework)" showcase her versatility and openness to collaboration, allowing reinterpretations of her work through different musical lenses. Evensen's sound is characterized by its haunting beauty, delicately echoing the solitude and raw power of her native landscapes, and her potential as a leading voice in contemporary classical music continues to unfold with each new release.

Genres

Ambient

Experimental

Contemporary Classical

New Age

Avant-garde

Neo-classical

Minimalism

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Latest Release

The Light

Eydís Evensen

Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 26, 2023