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Salonen: LA Variations; Five Images after Sappho; Mania; Gambit; Giro.(Sound Recording Review)
Dawn Upshaw, soprano/Anssi Karttunen, cello/Los Angeles Philharmonic/London Sinfonietta/ Esa-Peka Salonen (Sony Classical SK 89158)
Esa-Peka Salonen is best known as the relatively young (b. 1945--so I think I say that in this case ...), vibrant conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. But like other famous conductors such as Gustav Mahler and Leonard Bernstein, Salonen considers himself primarily as a composer. From the evidence on this CD, he is an excellent composer, and I look forward to hearing more of his work in the future.
Three of the compositions on this recording are works for orchestra performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. LA Variations is lively and energetic, a real showpiece for Salonen's orchestra. Although it may put off those who are looking for stately melodies, this is a piece that rewards repeated listening. I hope that I do not make it sound imposing or severe, for those ...
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