Segerstam: Symphony No. 13 / Piano Concerto No. 3 / Moments of Peace Iii

Featuring

Leif Segerstam
Rainer Keuschnig
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

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Composer Biography

Leif Segerstam, the Finnish composer and conductor, is currently the principal conductor of the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Copenhagen.

Recording & Production

This album marks Rainer Keuschnig's first recording with BIS, a record label.

Composer Biography

Segerstam's origins as a violinist are reflected in his extensive compositions, including 26 string quartets and 6 violin concertos.

Performer Biography

Rainer Keuschnig, the solo pianist on this album, is the pianist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kontrapunkte Ensemble, and the Austrian Radio Symphony Orchestra (ORF).

Composer Biography

Leif Segerstam, who has a long beard, is compared to 'Gustav Mahler of the North' but now resembles Johannes Brahms more.

Performer Biography

The Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, founded in 1919, has collaborated with world-class stars such as Sir Yehudi Menuhin, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

Composer Biography

Segerstam's career as an opera conductor developed rapidly after his studies, with guest appearances at major opera houses worldwide including the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and La Scala.