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Rautavaara and Aho — Joy & Asymmetry Indeed!
Different in style, but somehow similar in intent. These are choral works meant to evoke an atmosphere. Both composers have very subtle contrasts. Both demand the full attention of the listener.
#ClassicsaDay #OctoberOctet Week 4
The mix of instruments that make up an octet varies. Some composers wrote for double string quartet, some for wind instruments, and some for a blend of instruments.
Rautavaara Concertos from Ondine
This is a fine addition to Ondine's catalog of Rautavaara recordings.
A Living Composer A Day
How many living composers do you know? How much music by living composers is in your collection?
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