Tuur: Symphony No. 5; Prophecy
 | Label: ONDINE Catalog: ODE 1234-2 Format: CD Le; Vayrynen; UMO Big Band; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; EltsComposed by: Tuur, Erkki-Sven This Ondine release includes two major works from one of today’s most interesting composers, Erkki-Sven Tüür (b. 1959). + Symphony No. 5, one of very few works where Western classical music is successfully combined with elements from jazz and rock, features the well-known, award-winning French jazz guitarist Nguyên Lê. + Accordionist Mika Väyrynen, a pioneer in contemporary accordion music, is the soloist in the composer’s concerto for accordion and orchestra, Prophecy, a work he also premiered. + The Helsinki Philharmonic is led by Olari Elts, making his Ondine recording debut.  Price: $25.98 |