Many significant contemporary Finnish composers, including Eero Hämeenniemi, Sebastian Fagerlund, and Matthew Whittall, have composed works for Risto-Matti Marin.
Album & Artwork
The album is dedicated to the memory of the performer's father, Jouni Marin (1932-2015), who heard the master version before his passing.
Performer Biography
Risto-Matti Marin completed his doctoral degree at the Sibelius Academy in 2010 and has received multiple grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
Interpretation
The performer, Risto-Matti Marin, noticed a recurring G tone, as an octave or within a chord, at the beginning of the pieces on this album, serving as a gateway into each composer's world.
Performer Biography
Risto-Matti Marin, the pianist on this album, is one of Finland's foremost pianists, having recorded six chamber music discs in addition to his solo albums.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at The Kuusaa Hall in Kuusankoski on September 24-25, 2014, with Matti Heinonen handling recording, editing, and mastering.
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