On this CD:
1. Symphony No. 2, Op. 44
Composed by Jouni Kaipainen
Performed by Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Sakari Oramo
2. Concerto for oboe & orchestra, Op. 46
Composed by Jouni Kaipainen
Performed by Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
with Helen Jahren
Conducted by Sakari Oramo
3. Sisyphus Dreams, for orchestra, Op. 47
Composed by Jouni Kaipainen
Performed by Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Sakari Oramo
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Kaipainen (b. 1956) is a young Finnish composer who whole-heartedly embraces a heterogeneous approach to music, particularly when it comes to disassociating himself from the intimidating figure of Sibelius. His polystylism appears, fully mature, in his Symphony 2, where he employs post-serialist techniques along with neotonal modes. The music is dark, similar to Finland in winter, and Sibelius is nowhere nearby. His Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (1994) combines a series of hectic virtuoso passages with a Bach-like Arioso slow movement. Sisyphus Dreams (1994) does evoke Sibelius, but rather affectionately. --Paul Cook
Kaipainen: Symphony 2, Music, Jouni Kaipainen, Sakari Oramo, Helen Jahren, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Classical, Concerto, Oboe Concerto, Orchestral, Orchestral Music, Symphonic, Symphony
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Kaipainen: Symphony 2
Manufacturer: Ondine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000378N Release Date: 1996-01-23 |
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Kaipainen (b. 1956) is a young Finnish composer who whole-heartedly embraces a heterogeneous approach to music, particularly when it comes to disassociating himself from the intimidating figure of Sibelius. His polystylism appears, fully mature, in his Symphony 2, where he employs post-serialist techniques along with neotonal modes. The music is dark, similar to Finland in winter, and Sibelius is nowhere nearby. His Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (1994) combines a series of hectic virtuoso passages with a Bach-like Arioso slow movement. Sisyphus Dreams (1994) does evoke Sibelius, but rather affectionately. --Paul CookMusic Review:
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