Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B minor
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"

Dominique Beaulieu - conductor
CMD Paris Philharmonic in Orleans

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FINLAND-BASED FILM COMPOSER KEPA LEHTINEN RELEASES NEW ALBUM, HELSINKI IN NOVEMBER, OF PIANO AND THEREMIN MUSIC!

Well-known Finland-based film and TV composer Kepa Lehtinen is proud to announce the release of his new album, Helsinki In November, that features original contemporary classical music written for piano, contrabass, and theremin. The theremin is an almost-century-old electronic instrument that’s played by hand gestures rather than direct contact and is seldom encountered in the classical world. Lehtinen, however, makes the instrument a cornerstone of his sound and Helsinki In November gives listeners a master class in what this unusual instrument can do.

The theremin takes the role of a violin in more typical classical duets and compliments the piano well. It also allows for sounds and techniques a violin could never equal. The combination of theremin, piano, and contrabass creates a sound full of cinematic darkness that immediately commands attention. On Helsinki In November the theremin is no longer a freak but a stand-alone lead instrument.

Kepa Lehtinen was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1971 and began studying music in childhood, eventually learning to play piano, synthesizers, theremin and drums. He went on to study Sound Design at Finland’s Aalto University and has since written music for many films, commercials, and TV productions. He routinely works as a composer, sound editor, and sound designer. His work has appeared in award-winning Finnish titles such as Kimmo (TV series), Almost 18 (feature film), and A Stone Left Unturned (short film). He released his first solo album, Playing Theremin, in 2018. The set combined Kepa’s impressive theremin playing with the sound of analog synths and was exceptionally well-received.

Finally in this album, after beautiful and sometimes melancholic athmosphere, the last track 10 print "kontula;" is a freak combination of etheric theremin and Commodore-64 sounds which will leave the listener really upset.

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Schubert: Symphony No. 2 in B-flat Major, D. 125
Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 2 in A Major

Dominique Beaulieu, conductor
CMD Paris Philharmonic in Orleans

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VOICES OF EARTH & AIR VOL II
WORKS FOR CHORUS
SCOTT SOLAK
JONATHAN DAVID LITTLE
HELEN MACKINNON
L PETER DEUTSCH
JULI NUNLIST
DANIEL MORSE
PETER GREVE
WHITMAN BROWN

VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR 2 presents the best that modern choral compositions have to offer. Settings of traditional prayers are mingled with ethereal stories and otherworldly visions, and each of the eight compositions both stand unique and work together harmoniously to create a collection that nods to the future of choral music.

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Here at Classical Music Discoveries, we grieve with the world for the loss of this internationally famous building that has stood for over 800 years and represents an important part of the human journey.

Please donate to the restoration at:
https://don.fondation-patrimoine.org/SauvonsNotreDame/~my-donation?_cv=1

Artwork by: Cristina Correa Freile

Music:
Durfle: Requiem, Op. 9
CMD Paris Philharmonic and Chorus in Orleans
Conducted by Dominique Beaulieu

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64

Kathryn Cavanaugh - Producer/Conductor
CMD Grand Opera Company of Venice Orchestra

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ECUMENICAL SPIRIT
MICHAEL G. CUNNINGHAM

Composer Michael G. Cunningham introduces the beauty of sacred choral compositions with the unique energy of the live recording. “Ecumenical” is defined as the promotion of unity among different Christian churches across the world, and ECUMENICAL SPIRIT celebrates the unifying powers of music as it transcends the borders of all differences.

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MIGRATION
FUEGO QUARTET
Nicki Roman soprano saxophone
Erik Elmgren alto saxophone
Harrison Clarke tenor saxophone
Gabriel Piqué baritone saxophone

The Fuego Quartet, featuring saxophonists Nicki Roman, Erik Elmgren, Harrison Clarke, and Gabriel Piqué, makes their Ravello Records debut with the innovative MIGRATION, a collection that demonstrates the versatility and complexity of the saxophone as it migrates through genre boundaries.

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BETWEEN WORLDS
GIOVANNI PIACENTINI

Composed almost entirely in 2018 and performed by composer Giovanni Piacentini, the music on BETWEEN WORLDS serves as a brand-new snapshot of a musician's prowess at the height of his creative capabilities.

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VIRTUOSITY
JOHN ROBERTSON
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Anthony Armoré conductor

Characterized by a unique style of instrumentation and experimentation with formality, VIRTUOSITY is the colorful expression of composer John Robertson's symphonic creativity. VIRTUOSITY combines a clarinet and a trumpet concerto, a symphony, and an orchestral fantasy based on a Maori love story – all on one album.

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