Symphony No. 8 (Rautavaara)
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Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Symphony No. 8, subtitled The Journey, in 1999.
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[edit] Movements
- Adagio assai - Andante assai
- Feroce -
- Tranquillo
- Con grandezza - Sciolto - Tempo I
[edit] Analysis
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[edit] Instrumentation
2 Flutes, Piccolo, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets in B flat, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 Horns in F, 4 Trumpets in C, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Percussion: Timpani, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Tubular Bells, 4 Tom-toms, Cymbal (suspended), Gong (30"), 3 Tamtams, 2 Harps, Strings.
[edit] Premiere
Philadelphia Orchestra / Wolfgang Sawallisch, April 2000
[edit] Recordings
Few works from the past decade or two have enjoyed multiple recordings. The four recordings of this symphony proves Rautavaara to be a major voice in the contemporary classical music scene.
| Orchestra | Conductor | Record Company | Year of Recording | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra | Leif Segerstam | Ondine Records | CD | |
| New Zealand Symphony Orchestra | Pietari Inkinen | Naxos Records | 2006 | CD |
| Lahti Symphony Orchestra | Osmo Vänskä | BIS records | CD | |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Wolfgang Sawallisch | DVD |
