Joonas Kokkonen's "Complete Kokkonen Edition, Vol. 5" is a captivating journey through the intricate and expressive world of classical chamber music. Released on November 30, 1991, under the BIS label, this album spans a full hour of meticulously crafted compositions that showcase Kokkonen's mastery of form and emotion. The tracklist is a diverse collection of pieces, including the evocative "...Durch einen Spiegel..." and the dynamic "Metamorphoses," as well as the four-movement Wind Quintet and the four-movement Sinfonia da camera. Each piece is performed with precision and passion by ensembles such as the Sibelius Academy String Quartet and the Sinfonia Lahti Wind Quintet, conducted by Osmo Vänskä. The album is a testament to Kokkonen's ability to blend traditional structures with innovative expressions, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that will appeal to both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
1991 BIS1991 BIS
Tracks
…Durch einen Spiegel…, "Metamorphoses": Andante - Allegro - Allegro ma non troppo - Molto adagioJoonas Kokkonen, Jukka Tiensuu, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Ulf Söderblom
Wind Quintet: I. AndanteJoonas Kokkonen, Sinfonia Lahti Wind Quintet
Wind Quintet: II. Allegro vivaceJoonas Kokkonen, Sinfonia Lahti Wind Quintet
Wind Quintet: III. Moderato, quasi allegrettoJoonas Kokkonen, Sinfonia Lahti Wind Quintet
Wind Quintet: IV. AllegroJoonas Kokkonen, Sinfonia Lahti Wind Quintet
Sinfonia da camera: I. ModeratoJoonas Kokkonen, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
Sinfonia da camera: II. Allegro non troppoJoonas Kokkonen, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
Sinfonia da camera: III. Molto vivaceJoonas Kokkonen, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
Sinfonia da camera: IV. AndanteJoonas Kokkonen, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
Il paesaggioJoonas Kokkonen, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
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