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 by Minna Pensola and Antti Tikkanen, violins, and Joensuu City Orchestra, conductor Andres Kaljuste, Joensuu, Finland, 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 Volker Hemken, bass clarinet, and Jenaer Philharmonie, conductor Mihkel Kütson, 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 Jukka Harju, French horn, and Sinfonia Lahti, conductor Eva Ollikainen, 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 Anni Haapaniemi, oboe, and Central Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Sakari Oramo, 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 Martti Rousi, violoncello, and Nordic Chamber Ensemble, conductor Eva Ollikainen, 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 Max Savikangas, viola, and Uusinta Ensemble, conductor Hannu Koivula, 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 Eirik Raude, percussion, and Ensemble Ernst, conductor Thomas Rimul, Oslo, Norway, 14.4.1999.
Version 2 for symphony orchestra 2222/2210/01/0/mallet solo/str. Premiere by Hannu Porkka, percussion, and Joensuu City Orchestra, conductor Hannu Koivula, Joensuu, Finland, 18.4.2002. Duration 19’. Publisher Uusinta.