Kaija Saarikettu, the violinist on this album, has premiered and recorded numerous works by contemporary composers, including Paavo Heininen, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Einar Englund.
Performer Biography
Juhani Lagerspetz, the pianist, made his debut as a soloist at age thirteen, performing Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Instruments
The violin used in this recording is a Grancino from 1698, and the bow is a Sartory.
Composition History
The 'Boston Sonatas' by Paavo Heininen began as a commission for a violin sonata from Boston, prompted by violinist Kaija Saarikettu's recording of his earlier Sonata op. 25.
Composer Biography
Paavo Heininen, the composer, is a highly respected figure in Finnish music, known for his prolific output across various genres and his long career as a Professor of Composition at the Sibelius Academy.
Composition History
After completing the commissioned 'Boston Sonata', composer Paavo Heininen had leftover material, leading him to compose two more sonatas: 'Boston Variations' and 'Boston Ballad'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paavo Heininen, the composer, considers himself a 'meta-modernist', meaning his artistic philosophy is a continuous search for new possibilities in music.
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