Orchestral, 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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It’s hard to imagine a more unlikely orchestral pairing. It works mightily well, however, with the Gothenburg Symphony hugely atmospheric in Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus then warmly, playfully... —
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Special offer. Rautavaara: Rubaiyat, Balada, Cantov & Four Songs from Rasputin
Gerald Finley (bass-baritone), Mika Pohjonen (tenor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Helsinki Music Centre Choir, John Storgårds
John Storgårds and the Helsinki Philharmonic, in fine form, record a selection of [Rautavaara’s] recent, largely vocal works…well worth hearing —
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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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Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2005, Editor's Choice
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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: 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. 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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