Storgårds, John

Leevi Madetoja: Symphony No. 2; Kullervo; Elegy / Helsinki PO, Storgards

1 CD / Ondine / 2013-01-29

Works: Leevi Madetoja: Kullervo, symphonic poem, Op. 15; Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 35; Symphonic Suite, Op. 4
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: ; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard
Madetoja was a contemporary and student of Sibelius, and while his music shows that composer's influence, it...continue...
Recording information: Helsinki Music Centre (05/29/2012-05/30/2012)....continue...

Essential Highlights Of Kari Kriikku

2 CD / Ondine / 2010-04-27

Works: Johann Melchior Molter: Concerto for Clarinet no 1 in A major, MWV6/41; Concerto for Clarinet no 3 in G major, MWV6/40; Concerto for Clarinet no 4 in D major, MWV6/39; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concer...
Performers: Karttunen, Anssi [Cello]; Kriikku, Kari [Clarinet]
Conductors: Storgårds, John; Oramo, Sakari

On the occasion of its 25th anniversary in 2010, Ondine releases a series of five two-fers, featuring each two best-selling CD titles from its back...continue...

Aho: Rituals, etc / John Storgårds, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2009-06-01

Works: Kalevi Aho: The Book of Questions "Kysymysten kirja"; Concerto for Viola; Symphony no 14 "Rituals"
Performers: Gribajcevic, Anna Kreetta; Groop, Monica
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: Lapland Chamber Orchestra

In 2003 Kalevi Aho received the unusual commission of composing a complete concert program. The composer's ambition was to devise a great 'metasymphony' in which...continue...

Linkola: Winds, Clarinet Quintet, Autumn Concerto / Niskanen, Storgårds, et al

1 CD / Alba / 2008-10-14

Works: Jukka Linkola: Autumn Concerto for String and Brass Quintets; Quintet for Clarinet and Winds; Winds
Performers: Niskanen, Pekka
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: Lapland Chamber Orchestra

Composer, conductor and pianist Jukka Linkola (b.1955) began his career in jazz, but since the 1980s he has become better known as a composer of...continue...

Kalevi Aho: Symphony no 12 / Storgårds, Piira, Alamikkotervo, Lehtonen, Lahti SO, etc

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2008-06-06

Works: Kalevi Aho: Symphony no 12 "Luosto"
Performers: Alamikkotervo, Aki; Lehtonen, Hannu; Piira, Taina
Conductors: ; Storgårds, John
Ensemble: Lahti Symphony Orchestra; London Chamber Orchestra

Continuing a commitment which began in 1989, BIS has released a number of discs dedicated to the Finnish composer Kalevi Aho. These include programs with...continue...

Panufnik: Heroic Overture, etc / Storgards, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2003-06-30

Works: Andrzej Panufnik: Heroic Overture; Sinfonia di sfere; Sinfonia sacra; Landscape
Conductors: Storgårds, John
Ensemble: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Featuring new recordings of some of his major works, this dual layer hybrid SACD invites to rediscover the music of Andrzej Panufnik - one of...continue...

Vasks: Symphony no 3, Cello Concerto / Storgards

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2002-08-29

Works: Peteris Vasks: Symphony no 3; Concerto for cello & orchestra
Performers: Ylönen, Marko
Conductors: Storgårds, John

"Without question Peteris Vasks is one of the major composers active today. His Third Symphony does everything that a fine new work in the form...continue...

Mozart, Molter: Clarinet Concertos / Kari Kriikku, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2001-11-09

Works: Johann Melchior Molter: Concerto for Clarinet no 1 in A major, MWV6/41; Concerto for Clarinet no 3 in G major, MWV6/40; Concerto for Clarinet no 4 in D major, MWV6/39; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concer...
Performers: Karttunen, Anssi [Cello]; Kriikku, Kari [Clarinet]
Conductors: Storgårds, John

Mozarts Clarinet Concerto was written for the basset clarinet, and indeed the emotional core of the solo part seems to reside in those lowest notes,...continue...
Recording information: Tapiola Hall, Espoo....continue...

Corigliano: Symphony no 2, Mannheim Rocket /Storgårds, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2000-03-01

Works: John Corigliano: Symphony no 2; The Mannheim Rocket, for orchestra
Conductors: Storgårds, John

"John Storgards and the Helsinki Philharmonic respond to both [works] with tremendous conviction as well as technical panache. Excellent sound throughout." ***** - Stephen Johnson,...continue...

Suomalainen rukous - Finnish Sacred Songs / Soile Isokoski

1 CD / Ondine / 1999-09-29

Works: Taneli Kuusisto: Suomalainen rukous (Finnish Prayer) ("Siunaa ja varjele meitä"), Op. 27/2; Sun ristis juurehen ("Oi Natsarealainen"), Op. 6/2; Ilmari Hannikainen: Kaikki Jeesukselle (Everything...
Performers: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; Isokoski, Soile
Conductors: Storgårds, John

Soile Isolkoski is one of the most renowned Finnish singers internationally. She is a graduate of the Sibelius Academy Church Music Department in Kuopio, received...continue...
Personnel: Soile Isokoski (soprano).

Recording information: Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland (04/2003)....continue...

Vasks: Symphony no 2, Violin Concerto / Storgards, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 1999-01-28

Works: Peteris Vasks: Symphony no 2; Concerto for Violin "Tala Gaisma (Distant Light)"
Performers: Storgards, John [Conductor, Violin]
Conductors: Storgårds, John; Kangas, Juha
Ensemble: ; Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra

Vasks Symphony No. 2 is a dramatic and powerful work. The first notes evoke the character of the 'Dies Irae' from Verdi's Requiem while other...continue...