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Radio 3 Unwind,19 Jun 2023,59 mins

SeriesÓlafur Arnalds: Series 2

A Summer Solstice soundtrack feat. AURORA

Ultimate Calm

Available for 320 days

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm. This week Ólafur marks midsummer - or Jónsmessa - with a soundtrack of calming sun-filled songs to celebrate the summer solstice. Ólafur reflects on some of the Icelandic traditions of this time of year that he enjoys, and shares a selection of warming music inspired by the midnight sun from the likes of Max Richter, Lara Somogyi and Vanbur. Plus, the Norwegian musician AURORA shares her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She picks a track that always makes her feel at peace, even when the world feels very busy, with a choice that comes as a nice surprise to Ólafur. Produced by Katie Callin A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Saman ii (sunrise sessions)
    Saman ii (sunrise sessions)
    Ólafur Arnalds
  3. 2.
    Receiving (Jon Hopkins Piano Version) (feat. Laraaji)
    Receiving (Jon Hopkins Piano Version) (feat. Laraaji)
    ANNA & Jon Hopkins
  4. 3.
    Summer 2
    Summer 2
    Antonio Vivaldi & Max Richter