Description

Roihu (Blaze) is a work for six cellos. There are two movements that are played attacca. The first movement (Loimu / Glow) is full of energy but slow, and the second (Leimu / Flame) is fast and at times furious music. The work was commissioned by Sysmän Suvisoitto, and finished in May 2014.

Osmo Tapio Raihala

Instrumentation

6vlc

Category

Chamber Works

Premiere

Sysmä Festival Strings, Sysmä Church, Finland, July 4, 2014.

Movements

1. Loimu (Glow) 2. Leimu (Flame)

Commisioned by / dedications

Commissioned by Sysmän Suvisoitto.

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