Description
Axis Mundi (world pillar or tree) mixes the history of Finland, its surrounding areas and especially Lapland from the ancient mythological times to the present day. The moods of this work range from the roar of an icebreaker and a bomber, through the icy grip of the frost and finally to ascending through the northern lights towards the stars.
Tomi Räisänen, 2020
Instrumentation
1111 1000 00, str, tape, bsn solo, cbsn solo {pic, ehn, bcl]
Category
Works for Soloist(s) and Orchestra
Premiere
Mikko-Pekka Svala, bassoon, Noora Van Dok, contrabassoon, Lapland Chamber Orchestra, John Storgårds, cond, February 6-7, 2020, Sodankylä and Rovaniemi, Finland
Movements
I. Sampo, II. Sammas, III. −51,5 °C, IV. СБ-2, V. Kirjokansi, VI. Polaris
Commisioned by / dedications
Dedicated to Mikko-Pekka Svala and Noora Van Dok. Commissioned with funds from Teosto.
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