Under "Classical Albums" I will be posting some of my favourite classical music CD's, usually as they say "off the beaten path". Starting with one of my favourite CD's of 21st century compositions. Olli
Virtaperko (1973) is a Finnish composer. This is my only CD with his
works, but this is heaven for someone who like me loves unusual
concertos. The first track Romer's Gap (2016) is a concerto for
amplified cello and sinfonietta; the soloist is Perttu Kivilaakso,
member of the Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica. Multikolor (2014) is a concerto for baritone
saxophone (played by Joonatan Rautiola) and small chamber orchestra.
It gives me associations with the didgeridoo at places. The final track
Ambrosian Delights (2015) is a concerto for knifonium and chamber
orchestra. The knifonium is a
vacuum-tube-based analogue synthesizer, designed by Jonte Knif, who also
plays the beast in this concerto. I really enjoy the sound of this
instrument, and Virtaperko combines it well with the chamber orchestra.
Funny sounds, yes, but also a fun listening experience. Highly original. The orchestra on this Ondine CD is Jyväskylä Sinfonia under Ville Matvejeff.
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