Axis Mundi

by Tomi Räisänen

Double Concerto for Bassoon & Contrabassoon

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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