Tormis, Veljo [Composer] > Forging the Sampo

Veljo Tormis: Vision of Kalevala

1 CD / Alba / 2010-02-09

Works: Veljo Tormis: Kalevalan 17. runo (The 17th Rune of the Kalevala) for male choir, soloists & folk instruments; Kullervo's Message; Forging the Sampo, for men's chorus; Curse upon iron, for tenor voice...
Performers: Alamaa, Andres; Eeljoe, Per [Percussion]; Hint, Hanno [Percussion]; Kann, Tuule; Karras, Pille; Kaustel, Lehari [Percussion]; Kirss, Andrus [Vocals]; Krigul, Vambola; Kullerkupp, Martin [Percussion];...
Conductors: Soots, Ants

This recording continues the series on Alba of the music of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis- this one contains Tormis' musical vision of the Finnish national...continue...
Recording information: Estonia Concert Hall (01/2007/06/2007)....continue...

Tormis: Works for Men's Voices / Kraus, Eberhard, et al

1 CD / Toccata / 2007-10-09

Works: Veljo Tormis: An Aboriginal Song, for chorus; Kaksikpühendus, diptühhon (Double Dedication, diptych), for chorus; Crosswind, for men's chorus; Meie varjud (Our Shadows), for chorus; Forging...
Performers: Emilsson, Erik; Engstrom, Stefan; Johansson, Emil; Lindberg, Staffan; Midgren, Johannes; Sternby, Johan; Stervander, Martin; Tormis, Veljo [Composer]

"(Tormis') music is tonal but steeped in close-voicings, pungent dissonances, often dense textures, and wide vocal and dynamic range. The musical material is most often...continue...