Finnish composer Lotta Wennäkoski (b. 1970) is one of Finland’s most distinguished composers of the last two decades. The most consistent feature in Wennäkoski’s music is its rich palette of tonal colour, not restricted to musical pitches but also incorporating noise as required. Her expression ranges from sensitive lyricism to forceful outbursts. Her output is wideranging, including orchestral music, vocal works, chamber music and solo pieces. This second album of her music on Ondine includes Wennäkoski’s international breakthrough work, Flounce (2017) from the BBC Last Night of the Proms performed by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and its new chief conductor Nicholas Collon. Premiered in 2022, Wennäkoski’s Harp Concerto Sigla was written for harpist Sivan Magen.
“… The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra’s performances are superb, directed masterfully by Nicholas Colon, beautifully balanced and recorded in first-rate sound. Warmly recommended.”
Guy Rickards – Gramophone magazine – April 2023
“… This release is a most welcome and truly adequate sequel to Ondine’s earlier all-Wennäkoski disc (review). Here is a composer with imagination and a strong ability to move, captivate and impress. This fine disc is well up to Ondine’s best standards. Warmly recommended.”
Hubert Culot – MusicWeb-International.com – 22 March 2023
Performance ***** Recording *****
“… life-affirming release …”
Steph Power – BBC Music magazine – April 2023
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