# Aulis Sallinen: Chamber Music I - VIII > Aulis Sallinen: Chamber Music I - VIII – Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Arto Noras, Alexis Roman. Ondine ODE 1256-2D, 2 CDs, released June 2015. Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1256-2d - **Composer:** Aulis Sallinen - **Work(s):** Chamber Music I - VIII - **Performers:** Jyväskylä Sinfonia; Arto Noras, cello; Alexis Roman, alto flute; Meta4; Jyväskylä Sinfonia Wind Quintet; Ralf Gothoni, piano & kapellimestari; Ville Matvejeff, piano & kapellimestari - **Label:** Ondine - **Catalogue no.:** ODE 1256-2D - **Format:** 2 CDs - **Release date:** 1 June 2015 - **EAN / UPC:** 0761195125625 - **Tracks:** 13, total 156:17 - **Genres:** Finnish contemporary, Instrumental, Chamber, Orchestral ## Track listing ### CD 1 **Aulis Sallinen** 1. Chamber Music I, Op. 38 for string orchestra (1975) (12:20) 2. Chamber Music III, Op. 58 The Nocturnal Dances of Don Juanquixote for solo cello and string orchestra (1985?86) (19:30) 3. Chamber Music V, Op. 80a Barabbas Variations (2005) realised for solo piano and string orchestra by Ralf Gothóni from the original work for solo accordion and string orchestra (2000) (22:15) 4. Chamber Music VII, Op. 93 Cruselliana for solo wind quintet and string orchestra (2007?08) (24:07) ### CD 2 **Aulis Sallinen** 1. Chamber Music II, Op. 41 for alto flute and string orchestra (1976) (14:58) - *Chamber Music IV, Op. 79 (2000) Metamorphoses of the Elegy for Sebastian Knight (1964) for piano and string orchestra* 2. I Allegro - (4:28) 3. II Passagaglia (Tempo più tranquillo) (5:48) 4. III Lento Moderato (3:12) 5. IV Rondo interrotto (5:10) - *Chamber Music VI, Op. 88 invitations au voyage for solo string quartet and string orchestra (2005?06)* 6. I (10:51) 7. II A Charles (7:54) 8. III (6:02) 9. Chamber Music VIII, Op. 94 (2008?09) The Trees, All Their Green (To the memory of Paavo Haavikko) for cello and string orchestra (19:42) ## About this recording One of the internationally most well-known Finnish composers, Aulis Sallinen (b. 1935) celebrates his 80th birthday in 2015. As a tribute, Ondine is releasing the complete Chamber Music (I-VIII) series by the composer. The 2 CD set includes virtuosic chamber works performed by, among others, the award-winning Meta4 String Quartet, Jyväskylä Sinfonia, cellist Arto Noras and conductors Ville Matvejeff and Ralf Gothóni, who are also both appearing here as soloists. Sallinen is well-known as a composer of large scale works, including six operas and eight symphonies. The Chamber Music series written between 1975 and 2009 are fascinating character pieces full of passion, and often written after the completion of larger opera projects. They contain dance-like elements, elements of humour and memorable melodies. They are also revealing Sallinen's stylistic development in the last four decades. Chamber Music III (The Nocturnal Dances of Don Juanquixote) is among the most popular works by Sallinen and often described as a ‘cello concerto' by various commentators. Chamber Music VI and VII receive their world premiere recordings, as well as Ralf Gothóni's adaption of the Chamber Music V for piano and strings (originally for accordion and string orchestra). Ralf Gothóni has created a worldwide career as a pianist and a conductor. He served as the Chief Conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra during 2000-2009, and has recorded some 100 titles for various international record labels. This new release is the Ondine debut for the young and versatile Ville Matvejeff who enjoys a rapid success as conductor, composer and pianist throughout Europe as well as the USA, China, Japan and Mexico. Matvejeff assumed the position of Chief Conductor of the Jyväskylä Sinfonia in January 2014. The orchestra, founded in 1955, is known for its versatile repertoire, which includes works from the classica and romantic eras as well as contemporary music. ## Features Sleeve notes in English and Finnish ## Press Assured playing by the Jyväskylä Sinfonia, with soloists such as the cellist Arto Noras and pianist Ralf Gothóni, and a fine commemoration of Sallinen's 80th birthday. Richard Whitehouse, Gramophone, Awards issue 2015 ## Buy or stream - [Buy](https://Ondine.lnk.to/ODE12562DOW) ## Related pages - [Aulis Sallinen (1935-)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/sallinen-aulis.md) - [Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/jyv-skyl-sinfonia.md) - [Arto Noras, cello](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/noras-arto.md) - [Alexis Roman, alto flute](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/roman-alexis.md) - [Meta4, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/meta4.md) - [Jyväskylä Sinfonia Wind Quintet, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/jyv-skyl-sinfonia-wind-quintet.md) - [Ralf Gothoni, piano & conductor](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/gothoni-ralf.md) - [Ville Matvejeff, piano & conductor](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/matvejeff-ville.md) ## Also recommended - [Aulis Sallinen: King Lear · Opera in Two Acts · DVD video](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/odv-4010.md): Matti Salminen · Lilli Paasikivi, Taina Piira, Satu Vihavainen, Jorma Hynninen, Sauli Tiilikainen, Jorma Silvasti, Aki alamikkotervo, Hannu Forsberg (ODV 4010, 2015) - [Aulis Sallinen: The Red Line - Opera in Two Acts](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/odv-4008.md): Jorma Hynninen, topi · Päivi Nisula, riika · Finnish National Opera Chorus · Finnish National Opera Orchestra · Mikko Franck, conductor (ODV 4008, 2010) - [Aulis Sallinen: Songs of Life and Death · The Iron Age Suite](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-844-2.md): Jorma Hynninen, baritone · Opera Festival Chorus · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Okko Kamu, conductor (ODE 844-2, 1995) - [Aulis Sallinen: The King Goes Forth to France - Opera in Three Acts](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1066-2d.md): Tommi Hakala, baritone · Jyrki Korhonen, bass · Riikka Rantanen, mezzo-soprano · Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo-soprano · Mari Palo, soprano · Laura Nykänen, contralto · Jyrki Anttila, tenor · Herman Wallén, baritone · Santeri Kinnunen, spoken role · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Okko Kamu, conductor (ODE 1066-2D, 2006)