Steingrímur Rohloff

Steingrímur Rohloff is an Icelandic-German composer born in Reykjavík in 1971. He studied composition in Cologne and Paris under influential teachers like Gérard Grisey, which shaped his style toward crystalline orchestral music full of colorful harmonies and inventive melodies. Rohloff has won the prestigious Bernd-Alois-Zimmermann Prize for his original and imaginative orchestral work and has had compositions performed worldwide in over 25 countries. His repertoire spans orchestral, chamber, electro-acoustic music, and stage works including operas such as the award-winning children's opera *Story of a Mother* and notable pieces like *Medea/Lysistrata*.

Rohloff lives in Denmark and regularly collaborates with top ensembles including Ensemble Modern. His recent projects focus on large-scale orchestral compositions tailored for distinguished soloists, such as the *Concerto Grosso* created for principal brass players from the Berlin Philharmonic. His music is praised for its emotional refinement, vibrant colors, and nuanced textures, often inspired by storytelling and poetry. Rohloff's strong ties to Scandinavian and European contemporary music scenes make him a significant figure today.

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