We are OPIA Community
Founded by Ólafur Arnalds, we want to bring likeminded people together through community building, series of events & festivals, album releases, workshops and more.
Artists
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SOFI PAEZ
Composer & pianist born in Costa Rica, based in Berlin. Melodic solo piano mixed with experimental ambient music and haunting vocals. Debut album Silent Stories released in May 2024.
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DAVIDSSON
Icelandic composer based in Nashville. Harmonica & pedal steel player with a unique, atmospheric sound. Touring member of popular band KALEO, Berklee College of Music graduate. Debut album Lifelines released in August 2024.
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YANA
Polish instrumentalist and composer. Her album Daydreamer (October 2024) continues her exploration of the human experience, delving even deeper into the emotional landscapes that define our inner lives.
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THE VERNON SPRING
The Vernon Spring - also known as Sam Beste - has been releasing solo music since ‘19, developing a distinctive voice that merges jazz with contemporary electronic production. Album Under a Familiar Sun will be released on May 9th.
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ÓLAFUR ARNALDS & TALOS
“We Didn’t Know We Were Ready” marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between Ólafur Arnalds and the late Irish musician Talos (Eoin French).
About us
OPIA Community is a place to inspire, and be inspired.
Born out of Ólafur Arnalds’ desire to create an environment that encourages experiments and collaboration, OPIA is focused on strengthening the scene where modern-classical music meets electronic and beyond.
A three-pronged entity, OPIA is a travelling festival series, a record label and a community hub fostering a variety of conversations and initiatives. These include a magazine, community compilations, regular workshops, composer challenges, and more.
OPIA is proud to be partnered with Decca/UMG, Wise Music/Bosworth Gmbh, von der haardt and Keychange.