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This mid-price CD compilation couples the greatest orchestral hits by Einojuhani Rautavaara, one of the most-performed and best-selling classical composers alive.
Rautavaara is Finland’s most successful composer after Jean Sibelius. He is by nature a romantic, even a mystic, and writes music in a very approachable style.
The featured soloists include clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy.
The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Leif Segerstam have countless pedigrees in performing Rautavaara’s works, including Grammy-nominated Angel of Light.
Also included is Apotheosis with Swedish RSO and Mikko Franck. Finnish film maker Aki Kaurismäki chose this 8-minute recording for the soundtrack of his new comedy-drama film Le Havre (2011).
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus arcticus, Op. 61, "Concerto for Birds and Orchestra"
I. The Bog
II. Melancholy
III. Swans Migrating
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Clarinet Concerto
Clarinet Concerto: II. Adagio assai
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Autumn Gardens
Autumn Gardens: III. Giocoso e leggiero
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Manhattan Trilogy
Manhattan Trilogy: I. Daydreams
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Piano Concerto No. 3, "Gift of Dreams"
Piano Concerto No. 3, "Gift of Dreams": III. Energico
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7, "Angel of Light"
Symphony No. 7, "Angel of Light": III. Come un sogno
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Apotheosis
Apotheosis
Click on any of the works listed above for alternative recordings.
I. The Bog