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  1. Old Poetry, New Sounds

    5/5 Donald Macleod on works by two key musicians: Haflidi Halgrimsson and Daniel Bjarnason.

  2. Sagas and Requiems

    4/5 Exploring the influence of Iceland's sagas on its music and the contemporary music scene.

  3. From the Ancients to Bjork

    3/5 Works inspired by the world's oldest parliament and a lullaby sung by Bjork.

  4. The Geyser Erupts

    2/5 Donald Macleod hears the 'original' geyser in Iceland and introduces works by Jon Leifs.

  5. A Symphony of Fire and Ice

    1/5 Donald Macleod on Icelandic classical music's roots and composer Jon Leifs.