Arto Noras
Arto Noras, one of Finland's best-known performers, enjoys the reputation of a world-class cellist. Praising his impeccable, natural, seemingly effortless virtuosity, critics have also commented on the powerful expressiveness of Noras' playing. His immense enthusiasm and consummate musicianship also extend to chamber music and teaching. Among his many musical projects is the Naantali Music Festival, which has developed into one of Finland's great musical institutions.
Born in 1942, Noras first studied cello with Yrjo Selin at the Sibelius
Academy. He later went to Paris to study with Paul Tortelier, graduating from the Paris Conservatory in 1964. Two years later, Noras won second prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, gaining international recognition and launching a concert career. Following tours in North and South America, Noras became professor of cello at the Sibelius Academy in 1970. A highly regarded teacher, Noras also found time for chamber music, notably as member of the Sibelius Academy Quartet. In 1980, Noras founded the Naantali Chamber Music Festival, also initiating the International Paulo Cello Competition 11 years later. Having mastered the traditional cello repertoire, Noras has played and recorded many works by distinguished contemporary composers, including concertos by Einojuhani Rautavaara, Henri Dutilleux, Leif Segerstam, and Erik Bergman.
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Discography
17 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Œuvres pour violoncelle et orchestre
Ivan Monighetti, Arto Noras, Rafał Kwiatkowski, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Classical - Released by Naxos on 28 Oct 2008
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Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
Classical - Released by DUX on 18 Mar 2022
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Haydn: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb: 2, Op. 101 (Digitally Remastered)
Slovak Chamber Orchestra, Arto Noras
Classical - Released by EMG Classical on 13 Aug 2013
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Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
Arto Noras, Elina Vähälä, Ralf Gothóni
Chamber Music - Released by CPO on 3 Feb 2015
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French Cello Sonatas
Chamber Music - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 29 Nov 1996
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Elgar / Dvorák : Cello Concertos - Bartók : Rhapsody No.1
Arto Noras, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Classical - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 24 Nov 1998
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Sextet / Clarinet Quartet / Cello Divertimento
Juhani Lagerspetz, Michel Lethiec, Markus Maskuniitty, Arto Noras, Bruno Pasquier, Régis Pasquier
Chamber Music - Released by Naxos on 1 May 2003
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Dutilleux / Agopov : Cello Concertos
Arto Noras, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Concertos - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 24 Feb 1992
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Brahms : Cello Sonatas - Schumann : Fantasy Pieces
Chamber Music - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 7 Jul 1997
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Shostakovich / Schubert : Sonatas for Cello and Piano
Chamber Music - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 15 Jul 1991
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Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
Ralf Gothóni, Arto Noras, Mika Väyrynen, Virtuosi di Kuhmo
Chamber Music - Released by CPO on 1 Jan 2006
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Cello Cantabile
Concertos - Released by Finlandia on 24 Nov 1998
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Russian Cello Sonatas & Variations
Classical - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 24 Nov 1998
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Russian Cello Sonatas
Chamber Music - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 18 May 1991
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Haydn: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb:I (Digitally Remastered)
Slovak Chamber Orchestra, Arto Noras
Classical - Released by EMG Classical on 13 Aug 2013
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Dvorák / Schumann : Cello Concertos
Concertos - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 16 May 1988
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Brahms : Cello Sonatas - Schumann : Fantasy Pieces
Chamber Music - Released by Fazer Records - Finlandia on 7 Jul 1997
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo