Plot Summary

Acclaimed pianist Víkingur Ólafsson shares his deep connection with music, from Icelandic songs to the works of Bach, Mozart, Rameau, and Philip Glass. He explores how these pieces shaped him and how his feelings differ when performing works like the Goldberg Variations or Bartok’s Folk Song. Ólafsson invites us into his world where musical knowledge, Nordic roots, and creativity merge in his interpretations.

Movie Details

Original Title
Víkingur Ólafsson - My Favourite Melodies
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Production Companies

Heliodor Productions
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