Ian Bostridge: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 - COMPACT DISCS

Ian Bostridge: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3

Artist:

Ian Bostridge

Label:

Ondine

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

761195142226

Genre:

Classical

Release Date:

2023-11-03

Number of Discs:

1

Composing has always formed an integral part of the artistic life of pianist-conductor Olli Mustonen. Mustonen studied composition under the direction of Einojuhani Rautavaara since the age of 8. His first compositions mainly consisted of chamber works, but in the early 2010s, Mustonen has emerged as a symphonist. This album contains two of his most latest symphonies. Mustonen's dramatic symphonies are firmly rooted and continuing the tradition of the great classical composers and seek inspiration from multiple sources. The theme of Mustonen's 2nd Symphony, 'Johannes Angelos' (2013), is Byzantium and the ancient city of Constantinople with it's mysticism. Mustonen's 3rd Symphony (2020) is based on the Songs 47-49 in the Finnish national epic Kalevala. This work has been inspired by the cosmic and shamanistic elements in Finnish mythology. In this recording, the solo part is sung by Ian Bostridge who also premiered the work.

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