Marko Ylönen, Lilli Maijala, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Juha Kangas – Pēteris Vasks: Cello Concerto No. 2 “Klātbūtne” & Viola Concerto (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:16:11 minutes | 1,26 GB | Genre: Classical
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This album includes two string concertos by Latvian-born composer Pēteris Vasks, the first of which is Concerto No. 2 “Klātbūtne” for cello and string orchestra – a three-part concerto for cello and string orchestra. Marko Ylönen will perform as a cello soloist on the recording. The second work on the album is the four-part Concerto for Viola and String Orchestra that features viola player Lilli Maijala as soloist. The orchestra is conducted by Juha Kangas.
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Marko Ylonen, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra & John Storgårds – Vasks: Symphony No. 3 – Cello Concerto (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:16:56 minutes | 1,48 GB | Genre: Classical
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The Tampere Philharmonic, one of Scandinavia’s foremost symphony orchestras, is led by John Storgårds on this album dedicated to Pēteris Vasks, spotlighting the Third Symphony, a one-movement piece of spiritually deep and emotionally compelling music. Also included here is the Latvian composer’s Cello Concerto, a highly personal and moving work that reflects suffering under the Soviet regime and the strength required to survive. It features soloist Marko Ylönen, who specializes in contemporary repertoire.
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