Outi Tarkiainen: Midnight Sun Variations & Other Orchestral Works

“…These are universally stunning, imaginative works. Tarkianen imbues each gesture, each decision of color and timbre, every sense of movement and change with intimate presence and emotional immediacy, even as they unfold and compound in layers of abstract harmony and texture… Superlative performances and sound all round…”

“…The four works in this release are a fine survey of Tarkiainen’s recent output. The musicians play with commitment and enthusiasm. They clearly believe in the music and serve it wholeheartedly. The recording is up to Ondine’s standard. Antti Häyrynen’s concise but relevant notes are a bonus. This is a magnificant release by all counts. If you do not know Outi Tarkiainen’s music, here is a great introduction to her beautiful and often gripping sound world.”

Pizzicato Supersonic

“…The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra under its conductor Nicholas Collon has all the qualities and experience to pour the world of thoughts and emotions into gripping interpretations that convey the colors and moods in flawless playing. Collon gives his orchestra a sense of direction that allows it to pick up on all the subtleties of the pieces and shape them effectively, but also with sensitive attention…”