• composer Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Symphony No. 7, subtitled Angel of Light, in 1994. It was originally known as The Bloomington Symphony, as it was commissioned...
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  • 7 (Rautavaara) (Angel of Light) by Einojuhani Rautavaara, 1994 Symphony No. 7 (Ries) in A minor (Op. 181) by Ferdinand Ries, 1835 Symphony No. 7 (Rubbra)...
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    Jean Sibelius (1865–1957), Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. These include eight symphonies, nine operas and fifteen concertos...
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  • Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Symphony No. 8, subtitled The Journey, in 1999. The total playing time is approximately 28 minutes. Adagio...
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  • Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Symphony No. 3 in 1959–60. Although employing serial procedures, the harmonies are firmly tonal throughout...
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  • Vincentiana is the sixth symphony by the Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara. In 1986–1987, Rautavaara wrote the opera Vincent based on several events...
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  • "Angel of Light", a song by Mercyful Fate from the 1994 album Time Symphony No. 7 (Rautavaara), subtitled Angel of Light Angels of Light (theater group), from...
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  • Gade Alexander Glazunov David Maslanka Vincent Persichetti Einojuhani Rautavaara Alfred Schnittke Roger Sessions Ralph Vaughan Williams Boris Tishchenko...
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    This is a list of compositions by Einojuhani Rautavaara. Rautavaara stopped using opus numbers for his new compositions during the 1970s. In addition,...
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  • Einojuhani Rautavaara's six Etydit (Études), Op. 42 were composed in 1969. According to the composer, the intent in writing these works, each of which...
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  • Lukáš (1928–2007), Czech composer of 7 symphonies Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928–2016), Finnish composer of 8 symphonies, the first having up to 3 different...
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    Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 45, in 1969. The piece contains many innovative uses of polytonality, cluster chords and extended...
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    Antón García Abril, two serenades for violin and orchestra by Einojuhani Rautavaara, and a violin and piano sonata by Lera Auerbach. Hahn was born in Lexington...
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    Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Piano Concerto No. 3 (subtitled Gift of Dreams) in 1998, nine years after his previous concerto. The work was commissioned...
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    Performance: Einojuhani Rautavaara, piano, Finnish RSO, cond. Paavo Berglund, Helsinki Festival, May 29, 1970. Rautavaara, Einojuhani: Symphony No. 3, 1961. 2222/2231...
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    Americans John Corigliano and Christopher Rouse, the Finnish Einojuhani Rautavaara, Swedish Allan Pettersson, and the Russian Alfred Schnittke. The following...
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  • While most symphonies have a number, many symphonies are known by their (nick)name. This article lists symphonies that are numbered and have an additional...
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    Einojuhani Rautavaara wrote his Piano Concerto No. 2 in 1989. The work is in three, linked movements, with the central slow movement longer than the outer...
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    London Symphony Orchestra with Keith Lockhart conducting. Meyers performed the posthumous world premiere of Fantasia by Einojuhani Rautavaara, written...
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  • Late Works Continue Rautavaara Survey" at Classical Voice North America website. Hurwitz, David (12 May 2001). Rautavaara: Symphony No. 8; Harp concerto...
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    Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste (1996, Finlandia) Sibelius: Sibelius Edition, Vol. 3 – Voice and Orchestra (Naxos) Rautavaara: Vincent...
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  • 98b American Symphony, An - Don Gillis, Symphony No. 1 Angel of Light: Einojuhani Rautavaara, Symphony No. 7 Ani: Alan Hovhaness, Symphony No. 23, Op. 249...
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  • Cantus Arcticus (category Concertos by Einojuhani Rautavaara)
    is a 1972 orchestral composition by the Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara. It is one of his best-known works. Subtitled Concerto for Birds and Orchestra...
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    Academy. He studied composition at the Sibelius Academy under Einojuhani Rautavaara, beginning that year and receiving a diploma in 1971. He continued his...
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    strings rather than the heavy brass of the Fifth. Symphony No. 7 in C major was his last published symphony. Completed in 1924, it is notable for having only...
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  • Towards the Horizon (composition) (category Concertos by Einojuhani Rautavaara)
    opined, "Towards the Horizon' won't enjoy the popularity of Rautavaara's Seventh Symphony or his Cantus Arcticus. The music never hurries. Rhythmic interest...
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    Castiglioni, and Einojuhani Rautavaara. His first experience with conducting came in 1979 with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, though he still thought...
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  • 5 (1975–76) Symphony No. 6 (1979–80) Symphony No. 7 Insect Symphony (1988) Symphony No. 8, for organ and orchestra (1993) Symphony No. 9, for trombone...
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    Conservatory Veli-Matti Puumala, professor of composition Einojuhani Rautavaara Kaija Saariaho Aulis Sallinen Jean Sibelius Leo Funtek (1885–1965), violinist...
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    A Requiem in Our Time (category Compositions by Einojuhani Rautavaara)
    percussion by Einojuhani Rautavaara, written in 1953. It won him international attention while still a student. Rautavaara composed the work in 1953...
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