Kalevi Aho
Kalevi Ensio Aho (born 9 March 1949) is a Finnish composer.
Career
Born in Forssa, Finland, he studied composition at the Sibelius Academy under Einojuhani Rautavaara, receiving a diploma in 1971. He continued his studies for a year in Berlin with Boris Blacher. His teaching positions include music theory at the University of Helsinki from 1974 to 1988, and a professorship at the Sibelius Academy from 1988 to 1993. He became composer-in-residence for the Lahti Symphony Orchestra in 1992, and conductor Osmo Vänskä has recorded many of his recent large-scale works with the orchestra. Aho has worked as a freelance composer, with a state scholarship, since 1993. He lives in Helsinki.
Music
Known principally as a composer of large-scale works, to date Aho has composed sixteen symphonies, twenty-four concertos, five operas and several vocal works. His chamber music includes several quintets, quartets, sonatas and solo works. He first came to fame with his first symphony (1969) and second string quartet (1970). His works of this time showed such neo-classical traits as a preoccupation with counterpoint (particularly fugues), and stylized renderings of older forms, such as the waltz. In the following decade he wrote in modernist and post-modernist styles. His use of irony and juxtaposition of contrasting moods and musical styles and genres has been compared to Gustav Mahler and Alfred Schnittke. His work also shows the influence of Einojuhani Rautavaara (especially when evoking mysterious textures) and Dmitri Shostakovich. His music has been extensively recorded by BIS records and is published by Fennica Gehrman.
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ALBUMS
- Theremin Concerto / Horn Concerto released: 2014
- Ludus Solemnis: Music for and With Organ released: 2014
- Symphony no. 15 / Double Bass Concerto / Minea released: 2013
- Oboe Concerto / Solo IX / Oboe Sonata released: 2013
- In memoriam Pehr Henrik Nordgren released: 2011
- Piano Concerto no. 2 / Symphony no. 13 released: 2010
- Rituals: Kysymysten kirja / Viola Concerto / Symphony no. 14 released: 2009
- Symphony no. 12 "Luosto" released: 2008
- Tuba & Contrabassoon Concertos released: 2007
- Clarinet Concertos released: 2007
- Symphonic Dances / Symphony no. 11 released: 2004
- Aho: Symphony no. 3 / Mussorgsky/Aho: Songs & Dances of Death released: 2003
- Quintet for Oboe & String Quartet / Seven Inventions & Postlude for Oboe and Cello / Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello released: 2000
- Chinese Songs / Symphony no. 4 released: 2000
- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet / Quintet for Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Viola, Cello and Double Bass released: 1999
- Meet the Composer released: 1999
- Symphony no. 2 / Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony" released: 1998
- Symphony no. 8 / Pergamon released: 1998
- Symphony no. 10 / Rejoicing of the Deep Waters released: 1997
- Symphony no. 9 for Trombone & Orchestra / Concerto for Cello & Orchestra released: 1995
- Symphony no. 1 / Hiljaisuus / Violin Concerto released: 1989
Theremin Concerto / Horn Concerto
Released 2014- Concerto for Horn and Chamber Orchestra: Beginning
- Concerto for Horn and Chamber Orchestra: Bar 115
- Concerto for Horn and Chamber Orchestra: Quasi cadenza (bar 309)
- Concerto for Horn and Chamber Orchestra: Bar 363
- Concerto for Horn and Chamber Orchestra: Bar 520
- Acht Jahreszeiten: I. Ernte
- Acht Jahreszeiten: II. Herbstverfärbung
- Acht Jahreszeiten: III. Schwarzer Schnee
- Acht Jahreszeiten: IV. Weihnachtsdunkleheit
- Acht Jahreszeiten: V. Frostwinter
- Acht Jahreszeiten: VI. Tragender Schnee
- Acht Jahreszeiten: VII. Eisschmelze
- Acht Jahreszeiten: Mitternachtssonne
Symphony no. 15 / Double Bass Concerto / Minea
Released 2013- Minea (Concertante Music for Orchestra)
- Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra: I. Moderato, Passionato
- Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra: II. Cadenza (Pizzicato)
- Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra: III. Presto - Tranquillo - Presto
- Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra: IV. Misterioso (Cadenza II)
- Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra: V. Andante - Allegro ritmico
- Symphony no. 15: I. Nebbia
- Symphony no. 15: II. Musica bizzarra
- Symphony no. 15: III. Interludio
- Symphony no. 15: IV. Musica strana
Oboe Concerto / Solo IX / Oboe Sonata
Released 2013- Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra: I. Lamento
- Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra: II. Presto (–attacca–)
- Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra: III. Interludium. Adagio (–attacca–)
- Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra: IV. Cadenza (–attacca–)
- Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra: V. Andante cantabile – Adagio
- Solo IX for oboe
- Sonata for Oboe and Piano: I.
- Sonata for Oboe and Piano: II.
- Sonata for Oboe and Piano: III.
- Sonata for Oboe and Piano: IV.
Rituals: Kysymysten kirja / Viola Concerto / Symphony no. 14
Released 2009- Kysymysten kirja: I. Jos olenkin
- Kysymysten kirja: II. Ruusun asu
- Kysymysten kirja: III. Merenneitojen kyynelet
- Kysymysten kirja: IV. Minne päättyy sateenkaari?
- Kysymysten kirja: V. Nainen unessa
- Kysymysten kirja: VI. Mitä merkitystä?
- Kysymysten kirja: VII. Lapsuuteni kuollessa
- Kysymysten kirja: VIII. Tunneli
- Kysymysten kirja: IX. Kun näen meren
- Kysymysten kirja: X. Kukkiva omenapuu
- Kysymysten kirja: XI. Perhoset
- Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Crotchet = 58
- Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Presto
- Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Crotchet = 76
- Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Cadenza
- Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: Allegretto
- Symphony no. 14 "Rituaaleja": Loitsu I (Kiihko)
- Symphony no. 14 "Rituaaleja": Interludi I
- Symphony no. 14 "Rituaaleja": Loitsu II (Kaiho ja vimma)
- Symphony no. 14 "Rituaaleja": Kulkue
- Symphony no. 14 "Rituaaleja": Interludi II
- Symphony no. 14 "Rituaaleja": Loitsu III (Lopetuksen mantra)
Clarinet Concertos
Released 2007- Clarinet Concerto: Allegretto un poco -
- Clarinet Concerto: Poco adagio -
- Clarinet Concerto: Allegro non troppo - Adagio - Allegro vivace
- Clarinet Concerto: I. Tempestoso
- Clarinet Concerto: II. Cadenza. Tranquillo
- Clarinet Concerto: III. Vivace, con brio
- Clarinet Concerto: IV. Adagio, mesto
- Clarinet Concerto: V. Epilogo. Misterioso
Symphonic Dances / Symphony no. 11
Released 2004- Symphonic Dances. Hommage à Uuno Klami: I. Prelude
- Symphonic Dances. Hommage à Uuno Klami: II. Return of the Flames and Dance
- Symphonic Dances. Hommage à Uuno Klami: III. Grotesque Dance
- Symphonic Dances. Hommage à Uuno Klami: IV. Dance of the Winds and Fires
- Symphony no. 11 for Six Percussionists and Orchestra: I.
- Symphony no. 11 for Six Percussionists and Orchestra: II. Andante - Allegro ritmico
- Symphony no. 11 for Six Percussionists and Orchestra: III. Tranquillo
Aho: Symphony no. 3 / Mussorgsky/Aho: Songs & Dances of Death
Released 2003- Symphony no. 3 "Sinfonia concertante": I. Andante (cadenza)
- Symphony no. 3 "Sinfonia concertante": II. Prestissimo
- Symphony no. 3 "Sinfonia concertante": III. Lento
- Symphony no. 3 "Sinfonia concertante": IV. Presto (cadenza)
- Songs and Dances of Death: I. Cradle Song
- Songs and Dances of Death: II. Seranade
- Songs and Dances of Death: III. Trepak
- Songs and Dances of Death: IV. The Field Marshal
Quintet for Oboe & String Quartet / Seven Inventions & Postlude for Oboe and Cello / Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello
Released 2000- Quintet for Oboe and String Quartet: I. Moderato - Più mosso - Prestissimo - Cadenza (Tempo rubato) - Allegretto
- Quintet for Oboe and String Quartet: II. Prestissimo - Passionato - Allegretto grazioso - Cadenza
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: I. Andante
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: II. ♩ = 138
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: III. Con tristezza
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: IV. ♩ = 72
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: V. Andante
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: VI. ♩ = 56
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: VII. ♩ = 58
- Seitsemän inventiota ja postludi: VIII. Postludi
- Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello
Chinese Songs / Symphony no. 4
Released 2000- Kiinalaisia lauluja: I. Punainen aurinko
- Kiinalaisia lauluja: II. Miten taipuisa
- Kiinalaisia lauluja: III. Kultainen lintuhiusneula
- Kiinalaisia lauluja: IV. Yöllä, aivan päihdyksissä
- Kiinalaisia lauluja: V. Syksyn tuuli
- Kiinalaisia lauluja: VI. Lumen keskellä kevään viesti
- Symphony no. 4: I. Adagio
- Symphony no. 4: II. Allegro - Presto
- Symphony no. 4: III. Lento
Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet / Quintet for Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
Released 1999- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet: I. Ouvertüre
- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet: II. Parodie
- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet: III. Scherzo
- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet: IV. Cadenza
- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet: V. Finale
- Quintet for Bassoon and String Quartet: VI. Epilog
- Quintet for Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Viola, Cello and Double Bass: I. Largo - Vivace - Andante
- Quintet for Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Viola, Cello and Double Bass: II. Allegro marcato - Presto
- Quintet for Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Viola, Cello and Double Bass: III. Andante espressivo - Allegro
Meet the Composer
Released 1999- Symphony No. 5
- String Quartet No. 3: I. Vivace
- String Quartet No. 3: II. Andante
- String Quartet No. 3: III. Presto
- String Quartet No. 3: IV. Allegro non troppo
- String Quartet No. 3: V. Presto
- String Quartet No. 3: VI. Meno mosso
- String Quartet No. 3: VII. Adagio
- String Quartet No. 3: VIII. Allegretto
- Piano Sonata: I. / II. / III.
Symphony no. 2 / Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony"
Released 1998- Symphony no. 2
- Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony": I. The Tramp, the Parasitic Hymenopter and its Larva
- Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony": II. The Butterflies (The Foxtrot and Tango of the Butterflies)
- Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony": III. The Dung Beetles (Grief over the Stolen Ball of Dung)
- Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony": IV. The Grasshoppers
- Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony": V. The Ants (The Working Music of the Ants and War Marches I and II)
- Symphony no. 7 "Insect Symphony": VI. The Dayflies and Lullaby for the Dead Dayflies
Symphony no. 8 / Pergamon
Released 1998- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Introduction
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Scherzo I
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Interlude I
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Scherzo Ii
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Interlude II
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Scherzo III
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Interlude III
- Symphony no. 8 for Organ and Orchestra: Epilogue
- Pergamon (1990) für 4 Orchestergruppen, 4 Rezitatoren und Orgel
Symphony no. 9 for Trombone & Orchestra / Concerto for Cello & Orchestra
Released 1995- Symphony no. 9: I. Andante - Vivace- Tempo I - Presto
- Symphony no. 9: II. Adagio - Poco più mosso - Appassionato - Poco meno mosso - ♩.=80 - ♩=120
- Symphony no. 9: III. Presto - Cadenza - Tempo I - Andantino - Tempo I
- Concerto for Cello and Orchestra: I. ♩=69 - Poco meno mosso - Più mosso - Presto - Meno mosso - Prestissimo
- Concerto for Cello and Orchestra: II. ♩=92 - Tranquillo assai - Cadenza - Presto leggierissimo - ♩=52 e stringendo - Coda
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Royal Albert Hall, London Carolina Eyck was mesmerising in Kalevi Aho’s theremin concerto, while Kaija Saariaho’s Vista and Shostakovich’s 15th symphony were superbly played by the BBC Philharmonic ...
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