Bergman, E.: Karanssi / Tiensuu, J.: Plus Ii / Kortekangas, O.: Iscrizione / Saariaho, K. Oi Kuu / Merilainen, U.: Unes

Featuring

Kari Kriikku
Anssi Karttunen
Jukka Tiensuu
Olli Kortekangas
Kaija Saariaho
Magnus Lindberg

Usko Meriläinen
Erkki Jokinen
Erik Bergman
Tapani Länsiö
Paavo Heininen
Kimmo Hakola

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Cultural Impact

The project to commission these works helped establish the clarinet-cello duo as a recognized combination in the international repertoire, no longer considered a curiosity.

Composition History

This album features works commissioned by clarinettist Kari Kriikku and cellist Anssi Karttunen, who asked Finnish composers to write duos for their instruments.

Composition History

The idea for this collection of clarinet and cello duos originated with Kari Kriikku, Anssi Karttunen, and Magnus Lindberg in front of the Zoological Museum in Helsinki.

Composition History

Many of the works on this album were premiered at the Warsaw Autumn festival in 1990, with some scores arriving on the day of the concert.

Performer Biography

Kari Kriikku, the clarinettist on this album, has premiered many contemporary works, including the entire clarinet output of Magnus Lindberg.

Recording & Production

Despite the works being premiered in 1990 and 1991, it took fifteen years to complete the recording for this CD.

Performer Biography

Anssi Karttunen, the cellist on this album, is known for his exceptionally broad repertoire, performing on Baroque, classical, modern, and electronic cellos, as well as the violoncello piccolo.