Hjálmar H. Ragnarsson

Hjálmar Helgi Ragnarsson
Born(1952-09-23)23 September 1952
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Died13 March 2026(2026-03-13) (aged 73)
Education
Occupations
  • Composer
  • music theorist
  • Rector
  • Pianist
Years active1980–2026
Organizations

Hjálmar Helgi Ragnarsson (23 September 1952 – 13 March 2026) was an Icelandic composer, music theorist, and rector. He is considered among the leading Icelandic composers of his generation, and made a contribution to Icelandic cultural life through his presidency of the Federation of Icelandic Artists, and as Rector of the Iceland University of the Arts.