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Hilary Hahn, 'Serenade for Life'

December 28, 2021 • Hear the violinist, celebrated for her beautiful tone, in a surprise gift from a departed composer.

Eclectic Finnish Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara Dies At 87

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Eclectic Finnish Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara Dies At 87

July 28, 2016 • "To be a composer, you have to be a fanatic," said the open-minded artist, who journeyed through styles, countries and decades.

Bang On A Concerto: A New Percussion Piece By Rautavaara

Einojuhani Rautavaara, the elder statetsman of Finnish composers, has written a dynamic percussion concerto for Colin Currie. Sakari Viika/Ondine Records hide caption

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Bang On A Concerto: A New Percussion Piece By Rautavaara

April 24, 2012 • The dean of Finnish composers has written a new concerto for ace percussionist Colin Currie.