Since 1992, Kalevi Aho has been the composer-in-residence of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Øystein Baadsvik, the tuba soloist, is unique in being a full-time tuba soloist and has premiered some forty solo works by composers from various countries.
Composer Biography
Kalevi Aho studied composition at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki with Einojuhani Rautavaara, a prominent Finnish composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kalevi Aho's central focus is large-scale orchestral, chamber, and vocal works, including four operas, thirteen symphonies, and twelve concertos for various instruments.
Historical Context
The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, which performs on this album, dates back to 1765, making it one of the world's oldest orchestras.
Composer Biography
Kalevi Aho, one of Finland's foremost contemporary composers, began violin studies and composing at the age of ten.
Performer Biography
Lewis Lipnick, the contrabassoon soloist on this album, joined the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C., in 1970 and became principal contrabassoonist four years later.
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