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Olafur Arnalds China Tour in Shanghai and Beijing
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What the critics are saying about Ólafur Arnalds’ latest album, …And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness:
“Timeless and sublime” – UNCUT
“Hotwired to the soul. Will reduce you to wordless tears.” – The Quietus
“Keep an eye on Arnalds. He will only increase in importance.” – Filter
Iceland’s neo-classical whizkid Ólafur Arnalds first came out this way as part of Split Works’ JUE | Music + Art festival last March, playing to packed houses all over China. In each city Óli visited, fans queued up to meet him and snap his picture. It was clear that his rich, absorbing sonic landscapes had touched a nerve with Chinese fans. Óli was delighted (and so were we!).
For those of you who caught Ólafur’s live performance back in March, this tour marks a distinct departure from the first: a setlist of brand new material, more intimate and peaceful venues, and a multimedia experience with video artwork designed specifically for Ólafur’s new compositions by Esteban Diacono, the same artist who created Ólafur’s wildly successful video for the song Ljósið.
Since his first visit to China, Óli’s star has continued to rise at a rapid pace. His second full-length album,…And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness, was released in April of this year.
This collection was received with critical acclaim (see above!) and continues his mission, in his own words, to “bring my classical influence to the people who don’t usually listen to this kind of music…open people’s minds.” He has been wildly successful in this regard, luring a generation of pop and rock fans into the beguiling world of electronic chamber music.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this captivating performance!
About Ólafur Arnalds:
Ólafur Arnalds, the 23-year-old prodigy from Iceland, boasts a musical background that is as eclectic as his work. Although this young artist kicked off his musical career as the drummer for a hardcore band, his recent compositions have featured more delicate harmonies which call to mind the work of Bach and Schubert. Arnalds has successfully fused the modern ambience of alternative genres to a more classical foundation. By blending chamber music and piano with subtle electronics, Ólafur has created a sound that is both wholly unique and completely captivating.
International recognition of Arnalds’ musical ability has skyrocketed since the release of his debut album Eulogy for Evolution in 2007. His follow-up EP Variations on Static was delivered the following year, which saw a greater exploration of the crossover between traditional and contemporary genres. Although Ólafur still maintained the classical basis evident in his debut album, Variations… further featured crackling electronics and the dead voice of a machine. 2008 also found Arnalds selling out London’s famed Barbican Hall, which in turn won him the opportunity to open for Sigur Ros across their entire European tour. Ólafur fully embraced his widening fanbase in April 2009, when he recorded and released a song once a day for seven days to create the Found Songs collection. Each song was made instantly available to over 300,000 fans for free on both Twitter and the official Erased Tapes website. In December 2009, Arnalds released his contemporary dance score Dyad 1909 which was commissioned by award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor. The dance piece premiered at the Sadler’s Wells theatre in October 2009, becoming part of an unpredictable and much talked about 5-nights of live music, dance and visuals.
Ólafur Arnalds September 2010 Tour Dates
Shanghai – Friday, September 10
@ He Luting Concert Hall
Door time: 7 pm
Concert will start promptly at 7:30 pm
Address: 20 Fenyang Lu near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Price: 80 / 100 / 120 /150 RMB (check out the seating chart on www.spli-t.com )
Shanghai – Saturday, September 11
@ Expo grounds, Europe Square outdoor stage
Performance time: 5 pm
Expo Entrance #7
Price: Free with Expo Ticket
Tianjin – Sunday, September 19
@ 13 Club
Door time: 8 pm
Address: 3/F, 58 Ziyou Lu, Hebei district
Price: 80 RMB (Door) / 60 RMB (Student)
Beijing – Monday, September 20
@ Yugong Yishan
Door time: 9 pm
Address: 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Gulou, Dongcheng District
Price: 120 RMB (Door) / 80 RMB (Presale) / 60 RMB (Student)
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Olafur Arnalds 中国巡演在上海和北京
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“音符响起的那一刻，时间停止了流动。” – Uncut杂志
“纯净灵魂的音乐，催人泪下。” – The Quietus杂志
“关注Ólafur Arnalds，他是一颗冉冉升起的新星。”– Filter杂志
今年3月，受Split Works的邀请，作为《觉》音乐+艺术节的一部分，冰岛新古典艺人Ólafur Arnalds和他的乐团进行了一次8个城市的中国巡演，收到了热烈的反响。很多观众都是第一次在live house里静下心来观看这类极为安静和细致的新古典演出，体验到了另一种古典味道。今年9月，这位二度来到中国的冰岛小王子，除了在上海世博的“冰岛日”进行演出外，会重回上海、北京和天津，进行又一次的仙境之旅。
对于今年春天在中国看过Ólafur演出的观众来说，这次的巡演将有很多不同之处。一系列全新的曲目，更加安静的场地，还有令人难忘的影像视觉体验。这次的视觉效果制作者就是曾经为他打造那个著名的《Ljósið》的MV的艺术家Esteban Diacono。
深受古典乐熏陶，年轻的冰岛音乐家Ólafur Arnalds，探寻古典与流行的并融，将室内弦乐，钢琴与散漫的电音共冶一炉。他的动机几乎一目了然：“古典乐对于那些一生从未学习过音乐的人而言，几乎无从入耳。我想用我的古典乐根基，去影响那些从未尝试此类音乐的人们，去接近人们的心。”
沉睡，唤醒深藏水底的细微知觉；呼吸，声音粒子在幻觉的旷野中缓慢扩散。弦乐与钢琴交替轻抚耳廓，愀然侵袭，充溢，终如盛满胸腔的粘稠情绪，撑开所有细小的肺泡，温柔窒息。索居冰岛雷克雅未克周边小镇， Ólafur Arnalds的音乐，无可避免地带着宿命的寂寥，却又像是深染喧嚣的城市人，内心深处渴求自由的歌。 蕴藏深沉，清冷彻骨。张开耳道，让这浑然天成在耳畔流淌，濯洗去心灵表面的浮尘，还原你灵魂深处的纯粹。
自2007年发行首张专辑“Eulogy for Evolution”以来，这位年轻的音乐家凭借马不停蹄的巡演和坚定的决心，赢得了全世界范围的广泛认可。在许多享誉盛名的演出场馆，他的演出都是座无虚席，而这其中就包括伦敦的巴比肯艺术中心。2008年，Ólafur在BBC电台1频道的现场演出，被主持DJ Gilles Peterson本人选为当年最佳的电台现场。随即推出的一张EP “Variations of Static”则同时得到了来自现代乐界与古典乐界的一致首肯——跨越了传统音乐分类的鸿沟。同年，他们也为Sigur Ros的世界巡演担任了嘉宾乐队。
今年5月，他在Erased Tapes下发行了新专辑“…and they have escaped the weight of darkness”。
上海
9月10日，星期五
入场时间：19:00
演出开始时间：19:30
地点：贺绿汀音乐厅
地址：汾阳路20号 （近淮海中路）
票价：80 / 100 / 120 /150 元 （你可以在www.spli-t.com 看到座位表）
上海世博演出
9月11日，星期六
演出开始时间：5 pm
地点：欧洲馆室外舞台 – 世博7号入口
凭世博门票免费观看演出
天津
9月19日，星期天
入场时间：20:00
地点：13 Club
地址：天津市河北区自由道58号三楼（北安桥意大利风情街街口）
票价： 60 (学生) / 80 (现场)
北京
9月20日，星期一
入场时间：21:00
地点：愚公移山
地址：北京 东城区 张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
票价：60 (学生) / 80 (预售) / 120 (现场)
预售方式：（预售从9月1日开始）
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