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

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Label
Ondine
Release Date
November 3, 2023
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Olli Mustonen
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Turku Philharmonic Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Ian Bostridge
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 03, 2023
    • UPC
      0761195142226
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      ODE 1422-2
    • LABEL
      Ondine
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Contemporary Era
    Works ⌄

    1. bars 1-264: I have a good mind -

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Ian Bostridge

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    2. bars 265-497: Still the sun is not shining -

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Ian Bostridge

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    3. bars 498-684: The bird sets about talking -

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Ian Bostridge

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    4. bars 685-825: He went to Väinämöinen

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Ian Bostridge

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    5. I. The Panagia of Blachernae

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    6. II. St. Spyridon's Day

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    7. III. At the Church of the Holy Apostles

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen

    8. IV. Aleo e polis

      Composer: Olli Mustonen

      Ensemble: Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Olli Mustonen


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.