Dive into the comprehensive world of Einojuhani Rautavaara's piano compositions with "Rautavaara: Complete Piano Works," a sprawling collection of 46 tracks that encapsulate the Finnish composer's extensive and versatile output. Released on April 25, 2025, under the Piano Classics label, this album spans a rich duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, offering a deep exploration of Rautavaara's neoclassical, avant-garde, and operatic influences.
Einojuhani Rautavaara, renowned for his large-scale works including eight symphonies and nine operas, showcases his mastery of the piano in this complete collection. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the intricate "The Fiddlers, Op. 1" to the profound "Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, the Fire Sermon," and the evocative "Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61." Each track reveals Rautavaara's unique ability to blend lyrical melody with dissonance, often evoking the ghost of Jean Sibelius in his compositions.
This collection is a testament to Rautavaara's enduring legacy, offering both seasoned fans and new listeners a chance to immerse themselves in the full spectrum of his piano works. Whether you're drawn to the technical brilliance of the "Etudes, Op. 42" or the haunting beauty of the "Icons, Op. 6," this album provides an unparalleled journey through the mind of one of Finland's most celebrated composers.
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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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