Orchestral, Symphonies, Rautavaara (composer)
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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... —
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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... —
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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. —
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Special offer. Rautavaara: 90th Anniversary Edition
Marielle Nordmann (harp), Marko Ylönen (cello), Tanja Tetzlaff (cello), Gunilla Süssmann (piano), Pekka Kuusisto (violin), Paavali Jumppanen (piano), Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Latvian Radio Choir, Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Finnish Radio Chamber Choir, MDR Sinfonieorchester, Belgium...
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Special offer. Earquake: The Loudest Classical Music of All Times
Helsinki Philharmonic, Leif Segerstam
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Special offer. Rautavaara: Symphony No. 8 & Harp Concerto
Marielle Nordmann (harp)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
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... —
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Special offer. Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7 'Angel of Light', etc.
Kari Jussila (organ)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
The Seventh Symphony's opening Tranquillo evokes a calm though powerful atmosphere, with many Sibelian points of reference, especially in recognisable echoes of the Largo fourth movement from... —
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Special offer. Land of the Midnight Sun - Music and Images from Finland
Soile Isokoski (soprano), Marita Viitasalo (piano), Kari Kriikku (clarinet), Olli Mustonen (piano), Jorma Hynninen (baritone), Elina Laakkonen (soprano), Helena Juntunen (soprano), Gustav Djupsjobacka (piano)
Virtuosi di Kuhmo, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra,...
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Special offer. Apotheosis: The Best of Einojuhani Rautavaara
Richard Stoltzman (clarinet) & Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra & Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Mikko Franck
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Special offer. Rautavaara - Angels and Visitations
This double CD contains fifteen of Finnish cult composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's most popular works from the 1950s until the present day.
Patrick Gallois (flute), Ralf Gothoni (piano), Richard Stoltzman (clarinet), Leif Segerstam, Mikko Franck & Timo Nuoranne
Helsinki PO, Swedish RSO, National Orchestra of Belgium
Finnish RSO, Leipzig RSO & Finnish Radio Chamber Choir, Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano & conductor)
