Martinu/ Rautavaara/ Lahti Symphony Orchestra - Piano Concertos No. 3The Czech Bohuslav Martinu and the Finn Einojuhani Rautavaara may not seem to have much in common, but both have adopted an attitude free of musical puritanism, constantly finding new sources of inspiration which they explored without taboos. Explaining the heterogeneity of his musical language over the years, Rautavaara stated that, as a Finn, he stands 'between East and West, between the tundra and Europe, between Lutheran and Orthodox faith'.

The women learn powerful lessons about life's struggles while visiting with expectant mothers and poor children

and release - must take shape to reach the listener's ear

With former Van Der Graaf Generator bassist Nic Potter also contributing

With unrivalled beauty and enthusiasm

Five years ago

but this most recent version is the most gripping and satisfying

Handel/ Jochum - Israel in Agypten: Kupper Top

the same maker who had previously built Franck's beloved organ in Sainte-Clotilde in Paris

On what seemed like any other day during their missionary lives

"My Reverie"

It was produced by David M Allen (Strange Times) and was the band's first full studio recordings after a fifteen year break

and this collection offers an entertaining showcase for his varied output across the most significant 15 years of his career