V�kingur �lafsson - "Goldberg Variations" Celebrated for his visionary interpretations of J.S. Bach, V�kingur �lafsson, one of the greatest pianists and musical minds of today, now embraces Bach's monumental Goldberg Variations. �lafsson brings his unique musical vision, and an affecting, meticulous recorded sound to Bach's masterpiece. It marks the first time �lafsson records a complete work and he begins with one of the most demanding in the piano repertoire.