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Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus
With the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ National Orchestra of Wales conducted by B. Tommy Andersson. Live from Hoddinott Hall. Cardiff.
Cantus Arcticus, subtitled 'Concerto for Birds and Orchestra' is Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's best-known work. It has three movements; in 'The Marsh', two flutes usher in the sounds of a large and vocal group of marsh birds; 'Melancholy' includes the song of the shore lark, transposed down two octaves to give it an eerie effect; and 'Swans Migrating' features the cries of Whooper Swans. The music is by turns magical, thrilling and serene.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Einojuhani Rautavaara |
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