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4.2 Hygge - Envision a cozy, inviting cabin nestled in the heart of a dense,
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Program: Exploring hygge, from a cabin in the woods

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Take a musical deep dive into the Danish 'secret ingredient' to bringing coziness, comfort, and contentment into a busy world. Accompanied by music that's perfect for listening to from your favourite chair in a cabin in the woods, flannel shirt on, cuppa in hand. Or what ever your comfy outfit might be, and where ever you are right now.

What is a hygge? In the words of the official website of Denmark... the "hard to pronounce, hygge ("hooga") is difficult to explain, too. In brief, hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to be together with people you care about - or even by yourself - to relax and enjoy life's quieter pleasures". 

Unwind and find solace in the power of music, grounded in psychology. You can read more about how music can be used as a powerful tool to help you in this article, "Using the power of music through your wellbeing journey". An explainer that shows more reasons and ways that music is good for the highs and the lows, how music can influence the way you feel and tips to help harness the power of music. 

Mindful Music's wellbeing topics and thoughtfully chosen repertoire fosters a mindful atmosphere for relaxation and introspection. The episode length is designed to help fit into your busy life, so you can listen on the go or take some time wherever you are to stop and check in.

Tracklist

  • Less is Moi [07'28]

    Composer

    Meyer, Edgar | Thile, Chris | Duncan, Stewart

    Performers

    Yo-Yo Ma (cello) + Edgar Meyer (bass) + Chris Thile (mandolin) + Stuart Duncan (plectrum banjo)

    Album

    The Goat Rodeo Sessions, 88697971232

    Label

    Sony Classical

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  • Three Worlds, Music from Woolf Works: In the Garden [04'59]

    Composer

    Richter, Max

    Performers

    American Contemporary Music Ensemble

    Album

    Voyager: Essential Max Richter, 483 7465

    Label

    Deutsche Grammophon

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  • The Lake Isle, for chorus, guitar, string quartet & piano [06'18]

    Composer

    Gjeilo, Ola

    Performers

    Thomas Gould (violin) + Tenebrae + Ciaran McCabe (violin) + Jon Thorne (viola) + Matthew Sharp (cello) + Kristian Kvalvaag (guitar) + Ola Gjeilo

    Album

    Ola Gjeilo, 478 8689

    Label

    Decca

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  • Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed: Spring 1 [02'41]

    Composer

    Richter, Max

    Performers

    Daniel Hope (violin) + Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin

    Album

    Classic 100 - Composer, 481 8369

    Label

    ABC Classic

    Year

    2019

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  • Vivaldi's Four Seasons Recomposed: Spring 3 [03'09]

    Composer

    Richter, Max

    Performers

    Daniel Hope (violin) + Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin

    Album

    Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi's Four Seasons, 481 0044

    Label

    Deutsche Grammophon

    Year

    2012

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  • Attaboy [05'43]

    Composer

    Meyer, Edgar | Thile, Chris | Duncan, Stewart

    Performers

    Yo-Yo Ma (cello) + Edgar Meyer (bass) + Chris Thile (mandolin) + Stuart Duncan (fiddle)

    Album

    The Goat Rodeo Sessions, 88697971232

    Label

    Sony Classical

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  • Waltz Whitman [03'45]

    Composer

    Duncan, Stuart | Meyer, Edgar | Thile, Chris

    Performers

    Yo-Yo Ma (cello) + Edgar Meyer (bass) + Chris Thile (mandolin) + Stuart Duncan (fiddle)

    Album

    Not Our First Goat Rodeo, 19439738552

    Label

    Sony Music

    Year

    2020

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  • Still [02'29]

    Composer

    Gjeilo, Ola

    Performers

    VOCES8 + Eleanor Turner (harp)

    Album

    Infinity, 485 1626

    Label

    Decca

    Year

    2021

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  • Gnossienne No. 1 [05'40]

    Composer

    Satie, Erik

    Performers

    Aleksander Dębicz (piano) + Łukasz Kuropaczewski (guitar)

    Album

    Adela, 9029513743

    Label

    Warner Classics

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  • Dances in the Canebrakes: II. Tropical Noon [03'40]

    Composer

    Price, Florence

    Performers

    Chicago Sinfonietta

    Album

    Project W: Works by Diverse Women Composers, CDR90000185

    Label

    Cedille

    Year

    2019

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  • Mandolin Concerto in E-Flat Major: III. Allegretto [04'21]

    Composer

    Paisiello, Giovanni

    Performers

    Il Giardino Armonico + Avi Avital (mandolin)

    Album

    Concertos

    Label

    Deutsche Grammophon

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  • The River Cam, for cello & string orchestra [11'54]

    Composer

    Whitacre, Eric

    Performers

    London Symphony Orchestra + Julian Lloyd Webber (cello)

    Album

    Eric Whitacre: Water Night, 2796323

    Label

    Decca

    Year

    2012

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  • Ori and the Blind Forest "The Spirit Tree" [01'48]

    Composer

    Coker, Gareth

    Performers

    Original Soundtrack Recording + Aeralie Brighton (vocals)

    Album

    Ori and the Blind Forest (Original Game Soundtrack)

    Label

    Microsoft Studios Music

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