Jukka Viitasaari: spartiti medio

This march-like overture was written in 2004 for a military music festival in Finland, and has become a national favorite there. The Lion is a symbol of Finland, and the soaring melodies throughout ca...

Windgames erupts with a barrage of fanfare figures and quickly finds a groove where every section of the band has a chance to shine. Be it a march, a mood piece, or even a diversion to a sashay, Windg...

Finnish composer Viitasaari has here created a compelling new work with an Eastern flavor (created by extensive use of the harmonic minor scale) that comes off as an absolutely compelling tour-de-forc...