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“The sound of a band bursting with life and new ideas as it begins its second decade.”

"The idea of the compositions on this album seems to be a unity of all elements, rather than melody statements followed by soloistic explorations."

“Loose-limbed and ecstatic, this live set is a refreshing change and hopefully a harbinger of things to come.”

“In Tölöläb, Elifantree have met their match, leading to their most ambitious, mature and cohesive album so far.”

"Oddarrang remain champions of dark and haunting instrumental music. Don’t miss them.​"

"Dredging the murky depths of our base instincts, this music coerces the listener to gaze inside their very being."

“The music of Arctic Fire concert at the WOMEX 2019 was brave and contemporary, yet all of them drew in some way on archaic traditions in Finnish music.”

Orchestras have developed an interest in adopting a more prominent role in society at large. It is time to engage in a debate about why orchestras exist. Classical concerts are not going anywhere, nor is there any question of compromising on artistic quality, but the role of orchestras in society is coming to be understood far more broadly than before.

Ida Moberg (1859–1947) wished to command ensembles that produced a large sound while also touching human emotions: Most of her output is for orchestra or choir or both. The topics of her works largely has to do with individual’s spiritual metamorphosis.