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Episode 765 - ANNA ÞORVALDSDÓTTIR

Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir.

Anna (https://www.annathorvalds.com) is one of Iceland's most celebrated composers, and her work is widely performed throughout Europe and across the US. Nature never seems far from her music and its detailed orchestral scores.

Anna is back in Iceland for a few days before resuming her busy schedule elsewhere. She spoke to Darren about her music and its composition.

The episode ends with Anna's ARCHORA (https://www.annathorvalds.com/archora-aion-2023) in full, performed by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Eva Ollikainen, and recorded in Harpa in 2022.

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27. jan. 2026

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