Kalevi Aho: Quintet for oboe and string quartet
Aho’s Quintet for oboe and string quartet (1973) is the first one in his prominent oeuvre for oboe. The 30-minute work consists of two virtuosic movements. Buy now
Kalevi Aho & Kymi Sinfonietta
The Kymi Sinfonietta continues its fruitful collaboration with composer Kalevi Aho. The orchestra has performed and premiered several works by him, and the latest example of its active input is a new disc featuring Aho’s second Violin and Cello Concertos. The conductor on the BIS SACD is Olari Elts, and the soloists are Elina Vähälä,…
Kalevi Aho: Quartet for flute, alto saxophone, guitar & percussion
Aho’s Quartet for flute, alto saxophone, guitar & percussion (1982) was written for Cluster ensemble, which is the reason for the particular combination of instruments. Dramatic and tragic evolution of the three-movement 22-minute work culminates in the wild percussion cadenza, which is followed by a quiet epilogue. Buy now
