Browse: Orchestral, Symphonies, Rautavaara (composer)

Rautavaara's First Symphony, written in 1955 in four movements, was recast in 1988 – not wholly convincingly – as a diptych. In 2003 Rautavaara added a new slow movement based on a song composed... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

The BIS recording is excellent, with state-of-the-art sound, and Vanska's performance has impressive power and atmosphere; he keeps the music moving and casts a strong spell. — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

No other new music stands to benefit more from extensive exposure, not so much because of its quality (which is beyond question), as because of an almost tangible connection with nature, than... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

The Concerto (2001) is predominantly reflective and highly imaginative in its use of texture...[Nordmann] gives a performance of great distinction and subtlety...Excellent playing from the Helsinki... — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

The music is full of voluptuous, organic melody, rich textures and a subtle yet surging development. Segerstam's performance shows sensitivity, a seamless evolution and lush sound. — BBC Music Magazine, March 2008, 4 out of 5 stars More…