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Editor's Choice, Music, Petite PianoLeave a comment

Schnittke: 8 Pieces for piano

July 30, 2018July 28, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by Simon Smith (available on Spotify, but not YouTube) The music of Alfred Schnittke has always delivered on its promise of darkness, but one must occasionally remind oeself [sic] that man could be really funny sometimes; on his misshapen circle, … Continue reading Schnittke: 8 Pieces for piano

Editor's Choice, Music, SymphonyLeave a comment

Rosenberg Symphony no. 1, op. 5

April 17, 2018April 16, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under Stig Westerberg in a performance that is no longer on YouTube, or anywhere else, it seems (cover image by Caleb Woods) As I said, we’re back to Rosenberg for the next installment of … Continue reading Rosenberg Symphony no. 1, op. 5

Finnish Symphony, Music, SymphonyLeave a comment

Aulis Sallinen: Symphony no. 1, op. 24

December 28, 2017December 23, 2017 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra under Ari Rasilainen (cover image by Teodor Drobota) Aulis Heikki Sallinen was born on April 9, 1935 in Salmi, in the Republic of Karelia, a federal subject of Russia. His family moved around a number … Continue reading Aulis Sallinen: Symphony no. 1, op. 24

Finnish Symphony, Music, SymphonyLeave a comment

Helvi Leiviskä: Symphony no. 3

December 26, 2017December 22, 2017 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra under Jussi Jalas (No YouTube, but you can watch a performance here under Hannu Lintu. Click the video for the piece and it should load.) (cover image by Teddy Kelley) When a good … Continue reading Helvi Leiviskä: Symphony no. 3

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