Symphony No. 12 (Luosto) - Kalevi Aho
Information about Symphony No. 12 by Kalevi Aho, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
Composed to be performed at the foot of the slopes of the Luosto mountain in Finland, the symphony begins with primal drumming and ends with a violent storm.
The work was written in 2002-03, and consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 62 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Storgards (BIS BIS-CD-1676)
A superbly recorded performance with a spacious sound.
Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Lapland Chamber Orchestra, conducted by John Storgards.
BIS BIS-CD-1676