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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.
Three Facets of Kaveli Aho
Aho's compositions don't sound quite like anybody else's. They're complex and multi-layered, yet direct and appealing.
Kaveli Aho Concertos Receive Outstanding Performances
Elina Vähälä is an exceptional performer. This is music that she's internalized. Her playing sounds more like a monologue than a series of notes.
Kaveli Aho Double and Triple Concertos - Definitive Performances
These are outstanding works, and real additions to the concerto repertoire.
Kaveli Aho chamber music distill composer's essence
What happens when an artist who's used to creating massive soundscapes with a host of timbres is reduced to a few instruments? For the best composers (like Aho), the process simply distills their creativity into a potent concentrate.
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