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'''Leevi Antti Madetoja''' ([[February 17]], 1887 – [[October 6]], 1947) was a [[Finland|Finnish]] [[composer]] of many, mainly orchestral, compositions, including three symphonies. | '''Leevi Antti Madetoja''' ([[February 17]], 1887 – [[October 6]], 1947) was a [[Finland|Finnish]] [[composer]] of many, mainly orchestral, compositions, including three symphonies. | ||
His music is strongly influenced by the traditional music of his home region, Ostrobothnia. His three symphonies are based on the legacy of Sibelian and Russian romanticism, Gallic clarity and folk elements. The first | His music is strongly influenced by the traditional music of his home region, Ostrobothnia. His three symphonies are based on the legacy of Sibelian and Russian romanticism, Gallic clarity and folk elements. The first is in three movements, the last two in four. | ||
==Partial discography== | ==Partial discography== | ||
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Leevi Antti Madetoja (February 17, 1887 – October 6, 1947) was a Finnish composer of many, mainly orchestral, compositions, including three symphonies.
His music is strongly influenced by the traditional music of his home region, Ostrobothnia. His three symphonies are based on the legacy of Sibelian and Russian romanticism, Gallic clarity and folk elements. The first is in three movements, the last two in four.
Partial discography
- Symphony nº1 Op. 29; Concert Overture Op. 7; Pastoral Suite Op. 34; Rustic Scenes Op. 77 (Alba ABCD 144)
- Tragic Episode and Rapids Shooting from the opera Juha Op. 74; Ostrobothnian Suite Op. 52; Symphony nº2 Op. 35 (Alba ABCD 132)
- Symphony nº3 in A major Op. 55; Comedy Overture Op. 53; Dance Vision Op. 11; Suite from the play Chess Op. 5 (Alba ABCD 162)