Jónas Sen is an Icelandic pianist, writer, composer, teacher and music critic. His work has moved between classical music, experimental collaboration, cultural journalism, teaching and personal writing for more than three decades.

He studied piano in Reykjavík, London and Paris, and has worked as a performer, arranger and collaborator in a wide range of musical contexts. His best-known international work includes performances and collaborations with Björk, including tours and projects connected to Volta and Biophilia.

As a writer and critic, Jónas has written extensively about music and culture in Icelandic media. His criticism combines musical knowledge, sharp observation and a distinctly personal voice. Since 2023 his music criticism has appeared on Vísir. He has also written biographical and autobiographical material, including the book Þá er ástæða til að hlæja.

This site brings together selected material from Jónas’s work in music, writing, criticism and visual art, including collaborations with Björk and other artists.

Selected highlights

• Pianist, composer, arranger and writer based in Iceland
• Music critic with more than three decades of experience in Icelandic media
• Music critic for Vísir since 2023
• Performer and collaborator with Björk on international projects connected to Volta and Biophilia
• Author of Þá er ástæða til að hlæja, a biography of the pianist Halldór Haraldsson
• Piano teacher and long-time participant in Icelandic musical life
• Visual artist working with symbolic, musical and spiritual imagery