Rautavaara, E.: Book of Visions / Symphony No. 1 / Adagio Celeste Belgium National Orchestra & Mikko Franck

• Einojuhani Rautavaara (b. 1928): Symphony No. 1
• 1 I. Andante 15:44
• 2 II. Poetico 07:41
• 3 III. Allegro 04:06
• Adagio celeste
• 4 Adagio celeste 07:31
• Book of Visions
• 5 I. A Tale of Night 11:09
• 6 II. A Tale of Fire 07:36
• 7 III. A Tale of Love 10:09
• 8 IV. A Tale of Fate 11:22
• Total Runtime 01:15:18

Info for Rautavaara, E.: Book of Visions / Symphony No. 1 / Adagio Celeste

In Rautavaara's own words: "Without Mikko Franck, Book of Visions would not exist. Not only because he wanted to commission a new composition, but because I had learned how naturally and understandingly he conducts my works, what a brilliant interpreter of my music he is."

„(The Book of Visions) packs an emotional punch of rare intensity (...). The symphony, too, receives a biting performance, one that captures its grotesquerie as much as its pathos.“ (Matthew Rye, The Telegraph)

„This is a stunning disc. (...) The performances (...) are all that anyone could ask, and the sonics, whether in stereo or multichannel formats, are fully up to the quality of the interpretations. A knockout, not to be missed!“ Artistic Quality 10 / Sound Quality 10. (David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com)

“The performances throughout are superbly played by this fine orchestra and, whether using two or four speakers, the sound is richly opulent, and in the demonstration bracket for its superb recording of the strings.” (Penguin Guide)

„This is a terrific disc by a master symphonist - expertly performed and recorded. Highly recommended.“ (Ronald Legum, Audiophile Audition)

Orchestre National de Belgique
Mikko Franck, conductor

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