SAARIAHO Clarinet Concerto, D'om le vrai sens
Recent pieces from the ‘grande dame’ of Finnish composition
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Composer or Director: Kaija Saariaho
Genre:
Orchestral
Label: Ondine
Magazine Review Date: 12/2011
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 68
Mastering:
Stereo
DDD
Catalogue Number: ODE1173-2
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra |
Kaija Saariaho, Composer
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Kaija Saariaho, Composer Kari Kriikku, Clarinet Sakari Oramo, Conductor |
Laterna magica |
Kaija Saariaho, Composer
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Kaija Saariaho, Composer Sakari Oramo, Conductor |
Leino Songs |
Kaija Saariaho, Composer
Anu Komsi, Soprano Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Kaija Saariaho, Composer Sakari Oramo, Conductor |
Author: Guy Rickards
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra partner Kriikku admirably in this enchanting concerto and under Oramo’s sensitive direction provide beguiling accompaniments for Anu Komsi in the four Leino Songs (2007) that conclude the programme. These delicate settings of Eino Leino’s ‘Looking at you’, ‘The Heart’, ‘Peace’ and ‘Evening Prayer’ (to give their English titles) make a beautifully refined set, mutually supportive one for the others, almost a Four Last Songs for the 21st century – although one hopes Saariaho will continue to write solo song sets. Komsi, for whom they were written, proves an exemplary executant.
In between lies Laterna magica (2008), a purely orchestral fantasy inspired by Ingmar Bergman and the old magic lantern projectors. The result is a filigree tone-poem with a soul of steel that showcases the Finnish orchestra splendidly. Ondine’s demonstration sound caps a marvellous issue. Recommended.
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