# Einojuhani Rautavaara: Symphony No. 6 "Vincentiana" · Cello Concerto No. 1

> Einojuhani Rautavaara: Symphony No. 6 "Vincentiana" · Cello Concerto No. 1 – Marko Ylönen, Helsinki…. Ondine ODE 819-2, CD, released March 1994.

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-819-2

- **Composer:** Einojuhani Rautavaara
- **Work(s):** Symphony No. 6 "Vincentiana" · Cello Concerto No. 1
- **Performers:** Marko Ylönen, cello; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; Max Pommer, conductor
- **Label:** Ondine
- **Catalogue no.:** ODE 819-2
- **Format:** CD
- **Release date:** 1 March 1994
- **EAN / UPC:** 0761195081921
- **Tracks:** 7, total 59:10
- **Genres:** Finnish contemporary, Orchestral, Instrumental

## Track listing

**Einojuhani Rautavaara**

- *Symphony No. 6 "Vincentiana" (1992)*
1. I. Starry Night (19:24)
2. II. The Crows (6:10)
3. III. Saint-Rémy (7:50)
4. IV. Apotheosis (8:22)
- *Cello Concerto, Op. 41*
5. I. Allegro ma non troppo (5:58)
6. II. Largo (6:26)
7. III. Vivace (5:00)

## About this recording

This CD couples Einojuhani Rautavaara's Symphony No. 6 "Vincentiana" with one of his most performed concertos, the Cello Concerto No. 1, which features soloist Marko Ylönen.

Written in 1992, the sixth symphony is based on musical material from the opera Vincent (1985-87). The special feature of the orchestration in Vincentiana is the use of a DX-7 synthesiser, for the most part in soloist roles. Rautavaara's Neo-Romantic approach shines through the soft, mellow harmonies of the first cello concerto (1968), which in 1989 he characterized as follows: "... the music of the Concerto is a 'post-modern' combination of arm clusters, the beauty of mediant triads and even a 'Gershwinian' samba finale..."

This is the third release in a cycle featuring the complete symphonies by Einojuhani Rautavaara. The recordings were made at the Hyvinkää Hall in June 1993, with Max Pommer leading the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.

## Features

Booklet with liner notes written by Kalevi Aho, in English, German, French and Finnish

## Press

With this release, (Rautavaara) is bidding fair to become Finland's leading symphonist. (...) The Sixth Symphony is another brilliant example of Rautavaaraäs striving for a perfect synthesis of musical elements. (...) The neo romantic Cello Concerto (...) is a memorable work, superbly played by Marko Ylönen. (...) Excellent performances and sounds. Highly recommended.

Diederik De Jong, American Record Guide, November/December 1994

This is a stunning addition to the catalog. Highly recommended.

Peter J. Rabinowitz, Fanfare Magazine, May/June 1994

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## Related pages

- [Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/rautavaara-einojuhani.md)
- [Marko Ylönen, cello](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/yl-nen-marko.md)
- [Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/helsinki-philharmonic-orchestra.md)
- [Max Pommer, Conductor](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/pommer-max.md)

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- [Einojuhani Rautavaara: Symphonies Nos. 1-3](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-740-2.md): Leipzig RSO · Max Pommer, conductor (ODE 740-2, 1998)
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