'Playback with AVPlayer produces no sound and no error

I am trying to playback a remote mp3 file by using the following code:

import AVFoundation

let url = NSURL(string: urlString)
let avPlayer = AVPlayer(url: url! as URL)
avPlayer.play()

I get no error and no sound. Any hints and tips?

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