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Winter of the World

This playlist captures the sweeping historical and emotional depth of Ken Follett's "Winter of the World," blending poignant instrumentals that evoke the era's turmoil with vocal tracks reflecting the complex characters and social upheavals of the 1930s-1940s. The mix spans classical, ambient, indie, and folk genres to mirror the diverse geographical and emotional landscapes of the novel, from war's shadows to personal resilience.

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Apr 11, 2026

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Winter of the World

by Ken Follett

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21 songs

Threnody

Goldmund · The Malady Of Elegance

Journey to the Line (From "The Thin Red Line" Soundtrack)

Hans Zimmer · The Thin Red Line

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

La Strada

Michele Galdieri · Filmmusik - Berliner Philharmoniker

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Ólafur Arnalds · Trance Frendz

Holst: The Planets, Op. 32 - Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4 - Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Sz. 106 - Loeffler: A Pagan Poem, Op. 14

Adagio for Strings, Op. 11

Samuel Barber · Holst: The Planets, Op. 32 - Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4 - Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Sz. 106 - Loeffler: A Pagan Poem, Op. 14