蜜芽传媒

With the 蜜芽传媒 National Orchestra of Wales conducted by B. Tommy Andersson. Live from Hoddinott Hall. Cardiff.

Cantus Arcticus, subtitled 'Concerto for Birds and Orchestra' is Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's best-known work. It has three movements; in 'The Marsh', two flutes usher in the sounds of a large and vocal group of marsh birds; 'Melancholy' includes the song of the shore lark, transposed down two octaves to give it an eerie effect; and 'Swans Migrating' features the cries of Whooper Swans. The music is by turns magical, thrilling and serene.