Piira, Taina

Toivo Kuula - Legends / Segerstam, Nuoranne, Tampere Philharmonic

1 CD / Alba / 2009-11-10

Works: Toivo Kuula: Son of a Slave, Op. 14; Kuloemattomuuden toivo (Hope of Immortality), cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 15; Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 3b; Venelaulu (The Boat Song), for chorus ("Barcar...
Performers: Piira, Taina; Uusitalo, Juha
Conductors: Segerstam, Leif

The early works of Toivo Kuula are in National Romantic style, but he later absorbed elements of contemporary French music. It is as a composer...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...