Rumon Gamba, the British Chief Conductor of the Oulu Sinfonia, has recorded exclusively for Chandos Records for over twenty years, with one of his projects nominated for a Grammy Award.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Kajanus, a conductor and composer, was a standard-bearer in the drive for Finnish independence and developed a keen artistic interest in Finnish folklore and vernacular traditions.
Composition History
Leevi Madetoja's 'Marian murhe' (Mary's Sorrow) is a solemn setting of the Stabat Mater for female chorus and strings, written in 1917 as Finland faced civil war.
Historical Context
The Helsinki Orchestral Society, founded in 1882 by Robert Kajanus, was the first permanent symphony orchestra in the Nordic countries and marked a flowering of Finnish musical creativity.
Composition History
Jean Sibelius's 'Valse triste' from the play Kuolema became his most frequently performed work, but he later regretted selling its copyright for a low sum.
Composer Biography
Selim Palmgren, a Finnish composer, was best known for his piano works and served as director of the Eastman School of Music in the United States.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
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