Two of my favorite albums this year are from Icelandic composers, Jóhann Jóhannsson - Orphée and Ólafur Arnalds - Islands.  How does the tiny country of Iceland produce so many incredible artists? I don't know how but I'm happy every time new music comes from that mysterious place.

The moment I heard these two recordings I knew I'd have to make a new modern classical mix. All of the music here is fairly new and most of it has an accessible classical take with an ambient touch.

http://www.deutschegrammophon.com/us/artist/johannsson/

http://olafurarnalds.com/works/

Cheers!

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• 00:00    Johann Johannsson - Flight From The City