Fridrik Karlsson

Fridrik Karlsson is an Icelandic-born guitarist and composer best known for his work with the band Mezzoforte, whose 1983 hit “Garden Party” reached the U.K. Top 10. A professional musician since age sixteen, Fridrik’s career spans pop, film, and theatre, including guitar work on Evita (with Madonna), The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Saturday Night Fever.

Based in England since 1996, he has performed with global stars such as Madonna, Tom Jones, Ronan Keating, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson, and Jose Carreras, and appeared on the X Factor as resident guitarist.