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Disc 01
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599/644

01. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 (Arr. Kurtág)"
6 pieces en forme de canon, Op.56

02. Schumann, Robert "1. Nicht zu schnell (Original Version)"
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005

03. Bach, Johann Sebastian "I. Adagio (Arr. ?lafsson)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

04. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "41. Harmonika (3.)"
3 Hungarian Folksongs from the Csk District, BB 45b, Sz. 35a

05. Bart¢k, B?la "1. (Original Version)"

06. Bart¢k, B?la "2. (Original Version)"

07. Bart¢k, B?la "3. (Original Version)"
Fantasias 7 Piano Pieces, Op.116

08. Brahms, Johannes "4. Intermezzo in E major (Original Version)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

09. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "9. Aus der Ferne (5.)"

10. Birgisson, Snorri Sigf£s "Where Life and Death May Dwell (Icelandic Folk Song) (Grand Piano)"
Organ Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525

11. Bach, Johann Sebastian "I. Allegro moderato (Transcr. Kurtág)"

12. Kaldal¢ns, Sigvaldi "Ave Mar¡a (Arr. V¡kingur ?lafsson) (Grand Piano)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

13. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Little Chorale 1 (1.)"
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339

14. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "V. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (Arr. ?lafsson)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

15. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Sleepily (1.)"
Kinderszenen, Op. 15

16. Schumann, Robert "7. Tr?umerei (Original Version)"

17. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "Flowers We Are (Grand Piano)"

18. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "The Branch (Grand Piano)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

19. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Twittering (1.)"
Waldszenen, Op. 82

20. Schumann, Robert "7. Vogel als Prophet (Original Version)"
Fantasias 7 Piano Pieces, Op.116

21. Brahms, Johannes "5. Intermezzo in E minor (Original Version)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

22. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Hommage ? Farkas Ferenc (3.)"

Disc 02
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599/644

01. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 (Arr. Kurtág)"
6 pieces en forme de canon, Op.56

02. Schumann, Robert "1. Nicht zu schnell (Original Version)"
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005

03. Bach, Johann Sebastian "I. Adagio (Arr. ?lafsson)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

04. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "41. Harmonika (3.)"
3 Hungarian Folksongs from the Csk District, BB 45b, Sz. 35a

05. Bart¢k, B?la "1. (Original Version)"

06. Bart¢k, B?la "2. (Original Version)"

07. Bart¢k, B?la "3. (Original Version)"
Fantasias 7 Piano Pieces, Op.116

08. Brahms, Johannes "4. Intermezzo in E major (Original Version)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

09. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "9. Aus der Ferne (5.)"

10. Birgisson, Snorri Sigf£s "Where Life and Death May Dwell (Icelandic Folk Song) (Upright Piano)"
Organ Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525

11. Bach, Johann Sebastian "I. Allegro moderato (Transcr. Kurtág)"

12. Kaldal¢ns, Sigvaldi "Ave Mar¡a (Arr. V¡kingur ?lafsson) (Upright Piano)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

13. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Little Chorale 1 (1.)"
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339

14. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "V. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (Arr. ?lafsson)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

15. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Sleepily (1.)"
Kinderszenen, Op. 15

16. Schumann, Robert "7. Tr?umerei (Original Version)"

17. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "Flowers We Are (Upright Piano)"

18. ?lafsson, V¡kingur "The Branch (Upright Piano)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

19. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Twittering (1.)"
Waldszenen, Op. 82

20. Schumann, Robert "7. Vogel als Prophet (Original Version)"
Fantasias 7 Piano Pieces, Op.116

21. Brahms, Johannes "5. Intermezzo in E minor (Original Version)"
Ját?kok (Original Version)

22. Kurtág, Gy?rgy "Hommage ? Farkas Ferenc (3.)"

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Ak 23

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Now at 400 million career streams & fast approaching 500K Album ADJ Units, VÃkingur Ã?lafsson continues with his unique and innovative programming approach. From Afar is a new album full of beautiful arrangements recorded on two pianos. With the repertoire mirrored on both grand piano & upright piano. Innovative as ever, VÃkingur creates two musical sound worlds that appeal to both traditional and streaming-only audiences. With music from KurtÃ¡g, J.S. Bach, Brahms, W.A. Mozart, AdÃ¨s, Schumann, Birgisson, and KaldalÃ³ns. From Afar includes 3 new arrangements by VÃkingur and a world premiere recording. The album offers great potential in the core classical and mainstream classical space. The classical album is available in the following configurations: - 2-CD - 2-LP - AK 23

Vikingur Olafsson / FROM AFAR - From Afar is a new album full of beautiful arrangements recorded on two pianos with the repertoire mirrored on both grand piano & upright piano. Inspired by a meeting with the iconic Hungarian composer Gyorgy Kurt g, this album is a musical response with music from: Kurt g, J. S. Bach, Brahms, W. A. Mozart, AdSs*, Schumann, Birgisson, Kaldal¢ns. With beautifully evocative titles & forgotten melodies, V¡kingur creates a thread of stories within a bigger structure: nature, home, childhood, family.

Recorded April 2022

"From Afar" is a captivating CD by the acclaimed Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, released under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label. This album showcases Ólafsson's extraordinary sensitivity and technical mastery as he explores works by composers such as Brahms, Schumann, Bartók, and Adès. The recording stands out for its intimate atmosphere: each piece is presented in two versions?one on grand piano and one on upright?offering listeners a unique perspective into the emotional depth of these compositions. Deutsche Grammophon, founded in 1898, is renowned worldwide for its commitment to excellence in classical music recordings and has been home to legendary artists throughout history. Víkingur Ólafsson has rapidly risen to international stardom with his innovative interpretations and critically acclaimed albums like "Philip Glass Piano Works" and "Debussy ? Rameau," earning him numerous awards including Opus Klassik?s Instrumentalist of the Year.

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