This album features Kalevi Aho’s Symphony No 2 and Symphony No 7 Insect Symphony performed by the Lahti Symphony Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä Symphony No 2 is a one-movement work structured as a triple fugue showcasing Aho’s intricate counterpoint and dramatic contrasts Symphony No 7 derived from Aho’s satirical opera Insect Life portrays various insect characters through vivid orchestration and thematic storytelling These symphonies reflect Aho’s innovative approach to symphonic form blending modern techniques with expressive narrative elements
