{"product_id":"4589538776404","title":"Salonen, Esa-Pekka (1958-) - Salonen Cello Concerto, Ravel Sonata for Violin \u0026 Cello : Nicolas Altstaedt(Vc)Dima Slobodeniouk \/ Rotterdam Philharmonic, Pekka Kuusisto(Vn) - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeber \/ Bandieri \/ Quartetto Savinio\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalonen's Cello Concerto by the remarkable Altstedt was written for Yo-Yo Ma and premiered in Chicago in 2017 with him as soloist, but for the premiere in the composer's native Finland, Salonen, who also conducted, invited Altstedt. The mysterious opening of the concerto, in which the cello sound rises from the chaotic opening echoes, the rhythmic dialogue between the cello and the mantra of congas and bongos, and the birdcall-like effect created by looping the sound patterns played by the cello with electronics, all while employing modern techniques such as twelve-tone techniques, are all part of the concerto's ethnic flavor, The piece is very interesting to listen to because of its ethnic flavor despite the use of modern techniques such as twelve-tone techniques. Altstedt's skill in developing this piece with his own sensibility is also impressive. The coupling piece is Ravel's Sonata with Finnish violinist Kuusisto, who is also a member of the Salonen ensemble. The sharpness of expression here is also noteworthy.                                                                                    Naxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45558231204129,"sku":"4589538776404","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/products\/4589538776404.jpg?v=1687534973","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-de\/products\/4589538776404","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}