John-Edward Kelly, Tapiola Sinfonietta - Aho: Chamber Symphonies Nos 1-3 (2012) [Hi-Res]

The Tapiola Sinfonietta here performs Kalevi Ahos three chamber symphonies: three works that stretch the expressive capabilities of a string orchestra, and are thus highly demanding for the players. The solo alto saxophone part in Chamber Symphony No.3 was written for the soloist John-Edward Kelly who appears here. Aho describes the piece as a hybrid of chamber symphony and saxophone concerto. The Tapiola Sinfonietta has earned high praise from reviewers around the world for its recordings ranging from Arvo Pärt to Saint-Saëns and von Weber. The conductors Jean-Jacques Kantorow and Stefan Asbury are both close collaborators with the orchestra.