Einojuhani Rautavaara
Einojuhani Rautavaara (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈei̯nojuhɑni ˈrɑu̯tɑʋɑːrɑ] ; 9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. Among the most notable Finnish composers since Jean Sibelius (1865–1957),[1] Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. These include eight symphonies, nine operas and fifteen concertos, as well as numerous vocal and chamber works. Having written early works using 12-tone serial techniques, his later music may be described as neo-romantic and mystical. His major works include his first piano concerto (1969), Cantus Arcticus (1972) and his seventh symphony, Angel of Light (1994).
Einojuhani Rautavaara
9 October 1928
27 July 2016 (aged 87)
3 (including Markojuhani)
Discography[edit]
The majority of Rautavaara's works have been recorded by Ondine. These include a cycle of his complete symphonies and several operas and two Grammy-nominated albums. Some of his major works have also been recorded by Naxos. An album of vocal works called "Rautavaara Songs" was recorded by the Swedish label BIS Records.[25] In 2019 a recording of Lost Landscapes, performed by Joanna Kamenarska at the violin and Moisès Fernández Via at the piano, was released by the Mexican label Urtext Digital Classics.[26][27] Pekka Kuusisto and Paavali Jumppanen also recorded the piece for the Ondine in 2011.[28]