Symphony No. 7 (Rautavaara)

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Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Symphony No. 7, subtitled Angel of Light, in 1994. It belongs to his Angel Series, inspired by childhood dreams and revelations. The symphony has won wide popularity for its deep spirituality. The premiere recording by Segerstam has won a Grammy nomination.

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[edit] Movements

  1. Tranquillo (~12")
  2. Molto allegro (~6")
  3. Come un sogno (~10")
  4. Pesante - Cantabile (~10")

[edit] Analysis

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[edit] Instrumentation

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[edit] Premiere

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra in 1994

[edit] Recordings

Orchestra Conductor Record Company Year of Recording Format
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Leif Segerstam Ondine Records 1995 CD
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Hannu Koivula Naxos Records 2001 CD
Lahti Symphony Orchestra Osmo Vänskä BIS records CD
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