Department
Department of Music
Study programme
Graduation concert · Graduation project
Year
2026
About the project

28.04.26

The hall Music hall

Performers

Ari Johannesen - Electric Guitar, Composer

Andri Eyfjörður - Drums

Ævar Örn Sigurðsson - Upright Bass

Jon Ingvi Seljeseth - Piano/Keys

Helge Snorri Seljeseth - Violin

Katrina Olsen - Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone

B. Mus. Ed. Rhythmic vocal and instrumental instruction

This spring, Ari Johannesen presents his bachelor concert as the concentration of three years of artistic development in Iceland.

In 2025, he was named as Best Instrumentalist at the Faroese Music Awards, recognizing his versatility as a performer. Having played with various bands across many genres, Ari breasts a broad musical background into his own comparative voice.

Since moving to Iceland, his focus has centered on jazz, while hybrid influences from indie rock, folk, and world music. The concert features exclusive original compositions and offers a personal snapshot of his musical growth, creative identity, and artistic direction moving forward.