From Afar - Vinyl

Celebrated for his innovative programming and award-winning recordings, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Olafsson is offering a window into his musical life story with his new album 'From Afar'. The highly personal double album reflects Olafsson's musical DNA, from childhood memories growing up in Iceland to his international career and contemporary inspirations, recorded on both grand and upright pianos.

Vinyl 1: First Part Played On Grand Piano

Side A:

1. Das Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599–644: Christe, Du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 (Arr. Kurtág) - 1:37

2. 6 Studies In Canonic Form, Op. 56: No. 1, Nicht Zu Schnell - 1:56

3. Sonata For Solo Violin No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1005: I. Adagio (Arr. Vikingur Ólafsson) - 4:14

4. Játékok, Book 3: Harmonica (Hommage à Borsody László) - 0:59

3 Hungarian Folksongs From The Csìk, Sz. 35a

5. I. Rubato - 1:11

6. II. L'Istesso Tempo - 0:55

7. III. Poco Vivo - 1:15

8. 7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 4, Intermezzo In E Major. Adagio - 5:01

9. Játékok, Book 5: A Voice In The Distance - 1:51

10. Where Life And Death May Dwell (Icelandic Folk Song) - 1:53

11. Trio Sonata No. 1 In E-Flat Major, BWV 525: I. Allegro Moderato (Transcr. Kurtág) - 2:24

Side B:

1. Ave María (Arr. Víkingur Ólafsson) - 3:37

2. Játékok, Book 1: Little Chorale - 1:07

3. Vesperae Solennes De Confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate Dominum Omnes Gentes (Arr. Vikingur Olafsson) - 4:56

4. Játékok, Book 1: Sleepily - 1:04

5. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei - 2:40

6. Játékok, Book 7: Flowers We Are - 1:19

7. The Branch - 1:21

8. Játékok, Book 1: Twittering - 1:26

9. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 7, Vogel Als Prophet - 3:53

10. Játékok, Book 3: Scraps Of A Colinda Melody. Faintly Recollected (Hommage à Farkas Ferenc) - 3:20

Vinyl 2: Second Part Played On Upright Piano

Side C:

1. Das Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599–644: Christe, Du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 (Arr. Kurtág) - 1:45

2. 6 Studies In Canonic Form, Op. 56: No. 1, Nicht Zu Schnell - 1:57

3. Sonata For Solo Violin No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1005: I. Adagio (Arr. Vikingur Ólafsson) - 4:01

4. Játékok, Book 3: Harmonica (Hommage à Borsody László) - 0:43

3 Hungarian Folksongs From The Csìk, Sz. 35a

5. I. Rubato - 1:10

6. II. L'Istesso Tempo - 1:01

7. III. Poco Vivo - 1:19

8. 7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 4, Intermezzo In E Major. Adagio - 5:01

9. Játékok, Book 5: A Voice In The Distance - 2:00

10. Where Life And Death May Dwell (Icelandic Folk Song) - 1:45

11. Trio Sonata No. 1 In E-Flat Major, BWV 525: I. Allegro Moderato (Transcr. Kurtág) - 2:31

Side D:

1. Ave María (Arr. Víkingur Ólafsson) - 3:36

2. Játékok, Book 1: Little Chorale - 1:34

3. Vesperae Solennes De Confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate Dominum Omnes Gentes (Arr. Vikingur Olafsson) - 4:57

4. Játékok, Book 1: Sleepily - 1:18

5. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei - 2:41

6. Játékok, Book 7: Flowers We Are - 1:14

7. The Branch - 1:19

8. Játékok, Book 1: Twittering - 1:13

9. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 7, Vogel Als Prophet - 3:47

10. Játékok, Book 3: Scraps Of A Colinda Melody. Faintly Recollected (Hommage à Farkas Ferenc) - 3:27