Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Known for consistently rethinking the relationship between performer, repertoire, and audience, Alice Sara Ott explores profound new territory with her latest release, Jóhann Jóhannsson – Piano Works. In this deeply personal project, the acclaimed pianist presents world-premiere solo piano arrangements of the late Icelandic composer’s most iconic pieces.

Recorded primarily on an old, intimate upright piano in a Reykjavík studio, Ott masterfully translates Jóhannsson's hybrid electronic and cinematic soundscapes into a stripped-back acoustic experience. From navigating the delicate balance of honoring a composer's unique voice while expressing her own, to the influence of recording in Iceland, and the urgency of finding a quiet space in today's noisy world, Alice discusses her emotional dialogue with Jóhannsson's memory in this insightful interview.

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Released via Deutsche Grammophon

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English subtitles available
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Artistic identity & journey
03:20 Introducing new album and working process
06:20 Jóhann Jóhannsson's music and musical genres
10:20 Jóhannsson's music on solo piano
14:45 Visual artistry
17:05 Expressing the artistic voice & engaging with the world
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