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Mustonen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 / Bostridge, Turku Philharmonic
Ondine

Mustonen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 / Bostridge, Turku Philharmonic

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Composer
Olli Mustonen
Artist
Ian Bostridge
Format
CD
Label
Ondine
Released
Nov 03, 2023
Catalog #
ODE 1422-2
UPC
0761195142226

About

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 its 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.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 bars 1-264: I have a good mind - 08:46
    Track
    1
    Title
    bars 1-264: I have a good mind -
    Duration
    08:46
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Performer
    Ian Bostridge
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  2. 2 bars 265-497: Still the sun is not shining - 08:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    bars 265-497: Still the sun is not shining -
    Duration
    08:21
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Performer
    Ian Bostridge
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  3. 3 bars 498-684: The bird sets about talking - 06:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    bars 498-684: The bird sets about talking -
    Duration
    06:53
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Performer
    Ian Bostridge
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  4. 4 bars 685-825: He went to Väinämöinen 05:54
    Track
    4
    Title
    bars 685-825: He went to Väinämöinen
    Duration
    05:54
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Performer
    Ian Bostridge
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  5. 5 I. The Panagia of Blachernae 06:20
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. The Panagia of Blachernae
    Duration
    06:20
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  6. 6 II. St. Spyridon's Day 08:25
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. St. Spyridon's Day
    Duration
    08:25
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  7. 7 III. At the Church of the Holy Apostles 12:45
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. At the Church of the Holy Apostles
    Duration
    12:45
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen
  8. 8 IV. Aleo e polis 07:00
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Aleo e polis
    Duration
    07:00
    Composer
    Olli Mustonen
    Ensemble
    Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Olli Mustonen