In an interview with Classic FM, the Grammy-winning Icelandic musician shared how her classical roots have influenced her work and hopes to introduce new listeners to the joys of orchestral music.
Laufey, who began her career as a pianist and cellist, said that classical music's influence remained even though she explored several music genres.
"Classical music was always second nature to me," she said. "As I grew older and a little bit more rebellious and kind of deviating a bit from classical, I always kept that as a part of my music."
The singer acknowledged that while she appreciates classical music, not all young people have the same access to it. Through her compositions and arrangements, she wants to encourage people to listen to more instrumental and symphonic music, which was her first love.
She shared that growing up as a cellist, she loved beautiful string lines and orchestral arrangements. She said she thought it would be so interesting and fun to make sure that her songs had colors of that.
"I realized as I grew older that going to orchestra concerts is very far away for people who aren't born into that world," she added. "I want to make a point of bringing that world into my music and kind of mixing it."
Laufey, who has worked on recordings with The Philharmonia, Classic FM's partner orchestra, said she wants to use her songs to raise awareness of orchestras and inspire more people to listen to classical music.
She hoped to be a gateway to classical music for new audiences.
Furthermore, the singer will perform at the Sydney Opera House, LA's Hollywood Bowl, and New York's Radio City Music Hall as part of her world tour. She visited Classic FM a day after her show at the renowned Royal Albert Hall in London.
