Jón Laxdal (13 October 1865 – 7 July 1928[1][2]) was an Icelandic composer.
), in which it portrays[3] the pioneering introduction of Icelandic music history, depicts Jón Laxdal as a minor composing figure on page 26 in contrast to Magnús Einarsson (1848 – 1934).
He was noticeable as the co-founder of the Reykjavík Orchestra (Hljómsveit Reykjavíkur) with Sigfús Einarsson.
[4] Laxdal's well-known works include two song cycles, Helga in fagra and Gunnar at Hlíðarendi.
[5] He is not to be confused with the Icelandic-Swiss actor, Jón Laxdal (1933 – 2005).