Víkingur Ólafssons sista festival som Vinterfests konstnärlige ledare

Den isländske pianisten Víkingur Ólafssons gör i februari sin sista festival som Vinterfests konstnärlige ledare. Läs hans officiella uttalande:

"Dear friends,

Vinterfest 2019 will be my last as Artistic Director of the unique and wonderful festival.

It has been an absolute honour and pleasure to lead the festival over the past four years. I have been very impressed by the impeccable standard and great spirit from Dalasinfoniettan and the festival team, who have fearlessly tackled great musical challenges and proved to be the most adventurous partners in every respect. I have been made to feel at home with the fantastic public in Dalarna and Vinterfest will always hold a dear place in my heart. And I must give a special mention to our amazing and generous volunteers, who make dreams come true.

I know that the future is bright in Dalarna and hope to return before long,
but before a proper goodbye there is a LOT of exquisite music to be made in February with Dalasinfoniettan and stunning soloists.

See you all at Vinterfest 2019!

Víkingur Ólafsson"

Vem som tar över som konstnärlig ledare inför 15-årsjubileumet nästa år avslöjas under våren.