This recording was made at The Kuusankoskisali Hall from October 6-8, 2018, with Matti Heinonen handling recording, editing, and mastering.
Interpretation
The performers often engage in passionate discussions about how to approach and interpret the music, songs, and lyrics, turning disagreements into productivity.
Composer Biography
Pauline Hall, another composer, studied in Paris from 1912-1914 and became a significant figure in Norwegian music, pioneering contemporary music and chairing the composers' union.
Performer Biography
Melis Jaatinen, the performer, and Juho, the pianist, began their collaboration after graduating from the Sibelius-Academy in Helsinki around 2010.
Composer's Artistic Vision
This album features Nordic composers who were influenced by French impressionism, particularly the music of Debussy.
Composer Biography
Alf Hurum, one of the composers, spent 1911 in Paris, which significantly influenced his musical style, and later moved into full-time painting, dying in Hawaii.
Compositional Technique
Leevi Madetoja's songs from 1911 combine national romanticism with French colorism, featuring tertian harmonies, modal harmony, and long ostinatos.
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