Listening in Suomi: Magnus Lindberg and the New Finnish Sound
with counter)induction 
Monday, January 23, 2012, 8 pm
$15 ($10 ASF Members)  

Magnus Lindberg's recent appointment as composer-in-residence of the New York Philharmonic has spurred a new interest in contemporary Finnish composition. Join Mr. Lindberg and counter)induction for this special evening as he introduces his own works and those of his compatriots, including the New York premiere of his Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano (2008), Clarinet Quintet (1992), Kaija Saariaho's Pres for cello and electronics (1992), Esa-Pekka Salonen's Homunculus for String Quartet (2007), and Jukka Tiensuu's NOUS (2010). This is a rare opportunity to hear the special insights of one of the foremost Scandinavian composers of today, in an intimate and inviting setting.

Finnish composer and New York Philharmonic Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg studied at the Sibelius Academy with Einojuhani Rautavaara and Paavo Heininen, and co-founded, with colleagues including Esa-Pekka Salonen and Kaija Saariaho the "Ears Open" Society, dedicated to the exploration of the European avant-garde. Formal organizational techniques such as serialism and musique concrète were important features of his early works. In the 1990s he became more concerned with harmonic structure, and a broad range of styles including minimalism, free jazz, and rock became evident in his work. Throughout the 1990s he became increasingly drawn towards large-scale forms, describing the orchestra as his favorite "instrument."

Counter)induction is a composer/performer collective committed to the notion that contemporary music can and should be both accessible and challenging. c)i celebrates the diversity of contemporary music by presenting the best, most innovative new music to both new and established audiences.

  
For concert reservations, call 212.847.9740 or email event_reservation@amscan.org.

Concerts are held in Victor Borge Hall - named in honor of the legendary Danish entertainer and in recognition of his generosity to Scandinavia House. Musical programs at Scandinavia House are supported in part by The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, The Louise and Karl Andrén Fund for Musical Performance, The Victor Borge Hall Endowment Fund, and The Dunard Fund.

 

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58 Park Avenue (between 37th and 38th Streets), New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 879-9779
Email: info@amscan.org
Web site: www.scandinaviahouse.org   

Scandinavia House—headquarters of The American-Scandinavian Foundation—offers a wide range of programs that represent Nordic culture, encompassing the visual arts, music, and literature along with business, finance, and technology. These programs include art, design, and historical exhibitions as well as films, concerts, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s programs that illuminate the contemporary vitality of the Nordic countries.

Transportation
Bus:  Number 1, 2, 3, or 4 up Madison Ave.; Number 1, 2, 3, or 5 down Fifth Ave.
Subway:  Number 6 to 33rd St.; Number 4, 5, 6, 7, or S to 42nd St./Grand Central Station.

 

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