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Treasures revealed
Reviews

Treasures revealed

Treasures revealed

"Risto-Matti Marin’s recital of unknown Finnish Romantic piano music is a triumph. The works he has chosen all arouse surprised respect – who knew? – and he plays them with unhesitating conviction."

Martin Anderson

December 12, 2019

2019
Astonishing radicality
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Astonishing radicality

Astonishing radicality

"If this recording doesn’t sweep up an indecent quantity of prizes, there’s something wrong with the world."

Martin Anderson

December 12, 2019

2019
Sophisticated spells
Reviews

Sophisticated spells

Sophisticated spells

"For all the sophistication of Rautavaara’s harmonic language, what he is doing here, basically, is weaving a spell – and I defy you not to be hypnotised by the unearthly beauty of this wonderful music."

Martin Anderson

December 12, 2019

2019
On my music and beyond: Notes from a drummer’s underworld
Columns

On my music and beyond: Notes from a drummer’s underworld

On my music and beyond: Notes from a drummer’s underworld

"Music was omnipresent in my home, but when drummer friends older than myself introduced me to jazz, I was properly hooked. I decided that the best drummers play jazz, and thus began an exploration that remains as interesting today as it was when I was twelve."

Teppo Mäkynen

December 5, 2019

2019
Meriheini Luoto – Exploring boundaries
Features

Meriheini Luoto – Exploring boundaries

Meriheini Luoto – Exploring boundaries

Folklore narratives, binaural recording techniques, free improvisation and electronics are some of violinist Meriheini Luoto’s tools.

Amanda Kauranne

November 29, 2019

2019
True richness of invention
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True richness of invention

True richness of invention

"The artistic level on the recording is thoroughly high, and the richness of the composer’s invention opens up new perspectives by every listening."

Anna Pulkkis

November 22, 2019

2019
Iiro Rantala - A giant comes of age
Features

Iiro Rantala - A giant comes of age

Iiro Rantala - A giant comes of age

After recording for renowned jazz labels like Blue Note/EMI and Verve/Universal, Iiro Rantala now enjoys life in the indie field. Always eager to help young musicians get ahead, the piano superstar is giving back more than ever.

Petri Silas

November 13, 2019

2019
A trio in transit
Reviews

A trio in transit

A trio in transit

"Bold openings, world class piano playing and top shelf compositions aside, the real showstopper on Art in Motion is the intricate interplay and collective chemistry."

Petri Silas

November 7, 2019

2019
Time Warp from the 60s
Reviews

Time Warp from the 60s

Time Warp from the 60s

"The bite-sized songs are multifaceted, both rhythmically and concerning the chord changes, still without losing their charming easy-going feel."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

November 7, 2019

2019