Dive into the captivating world of Einojuhani Rautavaara's complete piano works, a collection that spans the neoclassical and avant-garde genres, with a touch of opera. This album, released on April 25, 2025, under the Piano Classics label, is a testament to Rautavaara's unique compositional style and his ability to blend various musical influences into a cohesive whole. With a duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, the album is a journey through a diverse range of pieces, from the intricate and rhythmic "Etudes, Op. 42" to the hauntingly beautiful "Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61," expertly arranged for piano by Peter Lönnqvist. The album also features the powerful "Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, the Fire Sermon" and the evocative "Icons, Op. 6," showcasing Rautavaara's ability to convey deep emotion and complex narratives through his music. Whether you're a fan of classical piano music or simply looking to explore new sounds, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
The Fiddlers, Op. 1: I. Närböläisten Braa SpeliEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
The Fiddlers, Op. 1: II. Kopsin JonasEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
The Fiddlers, Op. 1: III. Jacob KönniEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
The Fiddlers, Op. 1: IV. Klockar Samuel DikströmEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
The Fiddlers, Op. 1: V. Pirun PolskaEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
The Fiddlers, Op. 1: Vi. HypytEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Aleksanteri KönniEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
The Devil and the DrunkardEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, the Fire Sermon: I. Molto AllegroEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, the Fire Sermon: II. Andante AssaiEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, the Fire Sermon: III. Allegro BrutaleEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Icons, Op. 6: I. The Death of the Mother of GodEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Icons, Op. 6: II. Two Village SaintsEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Icons, Op. 6: III. The Black Madonna of BlakernayaEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Icons, Op. 6: IV. The Baptism of ChristEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Icons, Op. 6: V. The Holy Women of the SepulchreEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
Icons, Op. 6: Vi. Archangel Michael Fighting the AntichristEinojuhani Rautavaara, Morta Grigaliunaite
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