Rautavaara, Einojuhani

Transcription by Matti Rantanen for accordion of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s early piano composition Icons (1955) which shows great variety in the young composer’s style. 55011-707-5, 16,00 €

New edition of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s first string quartet is based on the composer’s manuscript, incorporating corrections and comments by composer’s hand in various sources. Score & parts 55011-639-9, € 39,90

A completely new edition of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s Divertimento is based on the composer’s manuscript, incorporating corrections and comments by the composer’s in various sources. Written in 1953, the 9-minute Divertimento is one of Rautavaara’s early works in which the rhythms and melodies of Finnish folk music have left a strong mark. In this respect it…

Rautavaara’s First Symphony was written in 1955 in the United States. The composer revised the symphony first in 1988 and second time in 2003 when the movement Poetico was added. Study score 55011-588-0,  € 29,60

Rautavaara made his major breakthrough with Angel of Light (1995). To mark the 25th anniversary of the work’s premiere we are publishing an entirely new edition of the symphony including the composer’s manuscript and his markings in various printed scores. This is a large-sized conductor score with extensive analysis of the work and its genesis….

for cello and pianoEinojuhani Rautavaara reworked his touching song from the opera Aleksis Kivi for cello and piano in 2000. The melody is solemn and calm, in the style of chanson sans paroles – fit for many occasions. Buy now

Duet for Birds and Piano op. 61Arr. for piano by Peter LönnqvistRautavaara’s Cantus arcticus (Concerto for birds and orchestra) is his most popular orchestral work. This idiomatic, ear-opening transcription captures the essence of Rautavaara’s musical language, harmonies and melancholy. For the birds’ singing (on download), an amplified sound system is required. 979-0-55011-349-7, € 24,50