Finnish symphony protests against Russian violence

Finnish symphony protests against Russian violence

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

February 06, 2024

The 18th symphony of Kalevi Aho, premiered this week, is described as a protest against brutality, against militarism, and against racism. Its specific influence is the war in Ukraine.

The premiere launches a 75th birthday year for Finland’s most successful living symphonist.

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