Sebastian Fagerlund: Drifts, Stonework & Guitar Concerto "Transit"

Featuring

Hannu Lintu
Ismo Eskelinen
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sebastian Fagerlund

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Compositional Technique

For his guitar concerto "Transit," Fagerlund adapted his material to the instrument's unique challenges, such as its quiet sound, and aimed for an organic integration rather than confrontation with the orchestra.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Fagerlund's music is characterized by large-scale forms, a profound view of music expressing fundamental questions and existential experiences, and a highly virtuosic instrumental feel.

Composition History

The orchestral works "Stonework" and "Drifts" are part of a trilogy, with a third part in preparation, all sharing a common musical 'DNA'.

Composer Biography

Sebastian Fagerlund, born in 1972, is considered one of the most prominent European composers of his generation, having studied composition at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.

Instruments

The guitar used in this recording is a Gabriele Lodi instrument from 2011.

Performer Biography

Ismo Eskelinen, the guitarist on this recording, is acclaimed as one of the world's finest classical guitarists and has premiered works written for him by several notable composers.