Selim Palmgren, the composer, was considered one of the most important pianist-composers of his time, with his works published by over a dozen publishers and performed by legendary pianists.
Performer Biography
Jouni Somero, the pianist on this album, is an award-winning Finnish musician who has given over 3,200 concerts worldwide and has a discography of over 100 recordings.
Composition History
Palmgren's Postludium, SP224, a solemn piece, was performed at his own funeral in 1951, highlighting its significance despite being one of hundreds of his piano miniatures.
Performer Biography
Jouni Somero's album of works by Rebikov was named piano album of the year by Fanfare magazine in 2012.
Composer Biography
Despite being largely forgotten today, Selim Palmgren made a remarkable contribution to Nordic piano literature with nearly 400 surviving piano works.
Composer Biography
Palmgren was the most frequently performed Finnish composer after Sibelius and was even described as 'Sibelius's heir' by some European music critics.
Composer Biography
Palmgren's five piano concertos momentarily competed with Sibelius's symphonies in the concert programs of Europe's music capitals during the 1910s.
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