Works for soloist(s) and orchestra
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A Sensuous Encounter in the Eastern Garden (Aistillinen kohtaaminen itäisessä puutarhassa)
Composed 2023.
For two solo violins and symphony orchestra. Commissioned by Minna Pensola and Antti Tikkanen. 2(+picc+fl.alto)2(+cA)2(+cl.Bs)2(+cfg)/2200/2/2solovl/str. Premiere (scheduled) by Minna Pensola and Antti Tikkanen, violins, and Joensuu City Orchestra, conductor Andres Kaljuste, 16.5.2024. Publisher Sikorski.
Auf den Beinen
Composed 2019, revised 2023.
For soprano and symphony orchestra. 2(+picc)22(+cl.Eb,+cl.Bs)2(+cfg)/2210/12/ar/cel/sop/str. Text by Suvi Valli. Duration 30’. Publisher Sikorski.
Claroscuro (Concerto for Bass Clarinet)
Composed 2019.
For solo bass clarinet, string orchestra and percussion. Commissioned by Volker Hemken. Premiere by Jenaer Philharmonie, conductor Mihkel Kütson, soloist Volker Hemken, Jena, Germany, 25.5.2023. Duration 28’. Publisher Sikorski.
Concerto for French Horn
Composed 2013. LISTEN
For symphony orchestra 2222/2200/01/0/horn solo/str. Commissioned by Jukka Harju. Premiere by Sinfonia Lahti, conductor Eva Ollikainen, soloist Jukka Harju, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 10.2.2016. Duration 25’. Publisher Sikorski.
Recommended work in the 3rd International Uuno Klami Composition Competition (2014).
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Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra
Composed 2010. +WATCH IN SCORE FOLLOWER
Commissioned by Anni Haapaniemi. Premiere by Central Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Sakari Oramo, soloist Anni Haapaniemi, Kokkola, Finland, 15.10.2011. Duration 22’30. Publisher Sikorski.
Cello Concerto
Composed 2006.
For symphony orchestra 2222/2200/01/0/cello solo/str. Premiere by Nordic Chamber Ensemble, conductor Eva Ollikainen, soloist Martti Rousi, Sundsvall, Sweden, 18.1.2007. Duration 24’. Publisher Uusinta.
Håkan Belgiassa (Håkan en Belgique)
Composed 2002.
For viola and chamber orchestra 1111/1110/01/0/viola solo/str. Premiere by Uusinta Ensemble, conductor Hannu Koivula, soloist Max Savikangas, Helsinki, Finland, 24.11.2002. Duration 22’. Publisher Uusinta.
Concerto for Mallet Instruments
Composed 1999/2002.
Version 1 for ensemble 1111/1110/1/0/mallet solo (mar,vib,xyl)/11111. Commissioned by Ensemble Ernst and Nomus. Premiere by Ensemble Ernst, conductor Thomas Rimul, soloist Eirik Raude, Oslo, Norway, 14.4.1999.
Version 2 for symphony orchestra 2222/2210/01/0/mallet solo/str. Premiere by Joensuu City Orchestra, conductor Hannu Koivula, soloist Hannu Porkka, Joensuu, Finland, 18.4.2002. Duration 19’. Publisher Uusinta.