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Finnish composer and pianist (1885-1957)
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2023-10-09 03:30:00
Overtures from Finland (CD Review)
by Ryan Ross Sibelius: Karelia Overture, Op. 10; Klami: Nummisuutarit; Melartin: Overture to ‘Prinsessa Ruusunen’, Op. 22; Madetoja: Comedy Overture, Op. 53; Järnefelt: Ouverture lyrique; Mielck: Dramatische Ouvertüre, Op. 6; Palmgren: Overture from ‘Tuhkimo-Sarja’, Op. 21; Kajanus: Overtura sinfonica; Kaski: Prélude, Op. 7 No. 1; Järnefelt: Praeludium. Oulu Sinfonia; Rumon Gamba, conductor. Chandos CHSA 5336. With the obvious exception of Sibelius, many listeners are unlikely to have heard of most or all of the composers represented on this disc. However, I hope that a simple lack of name recognition will not deter them from giving it a listen; there is some lovely music to be enjoyed here. Moreover, all of these works are short, with the longest (the overture by Mielck) lasting just 12:24. Conductors and artistic directors of live concerts should also take note: it would not be difficult to squeeze one or more of them onto their programs, even on a […]
2020-11-21 21:56:14
Reedman Jorma Tapio & Kaski play purposeful, moody jazz that shifts between incisive compositions and thoughtful, cohesive improvisation. Their latest album Aliseen is streaming at Spotify. They open with Reppurin Laulu, a bracingly terse melody with Tapio on alto sax, choosing his spots over an ominously hypnotic, boomy, qawwali-inflected gallop from bassist Ville Rauhala and […]
2020-07-16 23:00:00
Jorma Panula - Finnish Orchestral Favourites
Finnish Orchestral Favourites01. Jean Sibelius - Finlandia, op.26 [8'16]02. Leevi Madetoja - Symphonic Suite, op.4 - I. Elegy [5'03]03. Oskar Merikanto (orch. Panula) - Romance [4'36]04. Oskar Merikanto (orch. Panula) - Valse lente [2'56]05. Jean Sibelius - Valse triste, op.44 no.1 [4'36]06. Heikki Aaltoila - Wedding Waltz of Akseli and Elina from 'Here Beneath a Northern Star' [3'17]07. Heino Kaski - Prelude in G-flat major, op.7 [3'43]08. - 12. Einojuhani Rautavaara - The Fiddlers, op.1 [7'52]13. Toivo Kuula - Wedding March, op.3 no.2 [3'58]14. Erkki Melartin - Festive March from 'Sleeping Beauty, op.22' [4'42]15. Aulis Sallinen - Sunrise Serenade, op.63* [6'39]16. Armas Järnefelt - Prelude for Orchestra [2'43]17. Armas Järnefelt - Berceuse [3'03]18.Uuno Klami - Sea Pictures - IV. Nocturno 'Song of the Watch' [2'57]19. Taneli Kuusisto (orch. Panula) - Finnish Prayer [2'45]Turku Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jorma Panula (excepting * Finnish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Okko Kamu)Naxos 8.555773 (recorded 1995 […]
2019-05-02 03:22:11
If you’ve never heard of Heino Kaski (1885-1957) you’re not alone. Kaski primarily made his living as a music teacher in Helsinki, devoting his summer holidays to composing. His creative output largely consists of art songs and short piano pieces. The piano pieces may be modest in scope and ambition, yet they are long on […]
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