Ondine
Ondine quickly outstripped their original mission. Their fourth release, dedicated to Thomas Einojuhani Rautavaara, conquered an international audience in the years of 1987-1988. With a sound displaying undeniable expertise, Ondine quickly became the architect of a Finish musical renaissance, in line with the Finlandia label, as they used the name and music of Rautavaara as a pillar. There are more than 25 references, actively, to the Ondine catalogue online.
Early in its existence, Ondine affirmed its very strong roots in Finnish music and culture. It focussed on Finnish music, and on Finnish musicians. The label made exciting discoveries, showcasing names that were previously unheard of both in Finland and abroad: Väinö Raitio, Aarre Merikanto, and Erkki Melartin, who once served as the best representatives of Finland; Jukka Pekka Saraste, Leif Segerstam, Sakari Oramo, the Finnish Chamber Choir, Karita Mattila, Soile Isokoski, Ralf Gothoni, and the Tapiola Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra (from the city of Espoo) serve as the best representatives for today.
Without doubt the finest Ondine discs probably date from a certain period, a veritable golden age. The label produced some absolutely outstanding achievements, worth of an ideal discography: Jorma Hyninnen singing songs by Sibelius, but also Rautavaara’s vocal works for mixed choir by the Finnish Radio Chamber Choir (a simply extraordinary work!), Melartin’s Symphonies 1 to 6 by Leonid Grin (the Fourth Symphony, consisting of sumptuous music, remains one of the most dazzling Finnish scores of the early 20th century), the Symphonic Poems of Merikanto (beautiful Pan!) by Tuomas Ollila-Hannikainen, and the two Raitio opuses (simply indispensable) by Saraste and Ollila-Hannikainen. This is all without mentioning the Pingoud, Englund, and Kokkonen programmes… and, more recently, the superb ‘Talescapes’ recital by the YL choir. The importance played upon contemporary Finnish music facilitates the idea of continuity in artistic policy superbly…
Impressed by such a success story, today many international artists continue to sign with the Finnish label, such as Christian Tetzlaff, Lars Vogt, and Benjamin Schmid. Nevertheless, Ondine has continued its defence of the talents of Finland. The young pianist Paavali Jumppanen has performed the vast anthology of Beethoven sonatas for the label, with a release soon to follow. The prodigious conductor Hannu Lintu continues to develop, boldly directing his initiative towards some still too little known composers (such as Enesco).
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Tans-Si-Aiset
Peeter Saul, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Classical - Released by Ondine on Nov 1, 2013
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The World's Favourite Opera Choruses
Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir, The
Opera - Released by Ondine on Sep 1, 2000
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Det sjungande tradet, Op. 110 (The Singing Tree)
Opera - Released by Ondine on Jan 1, 2014
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Music in Helsinki Cathedral
Classical - Released by Ondine on Nov 1, 2013
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SHOSTAKOVICH, D.: Piano Trio No. 2 / Piano Quintet, Op. 57 (Tchaikovsky Trio)
Tchaikovsky Trio, Yoshiko Arai, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Chamber Music - Released by Ondine on Jan 1, 1990
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ENGLUND, E. / HEININEN, P.: Violin Sonatas (Saarikettu)
Kaija Saarikettu, Marita Viitasalo
Chamber Music - Released by Ondine on Jan 1, 1989
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STRAUSS, R.: Cello Sonata in F major / SIBELIUS, J.: Malinconia / RAUTIO, M.: Divertimento I / SCHUMANN, R.: 5 Pieces in Folk Style (Rousi)
Martti Rousi, Juhani Lagerspetz
Chamber Music - Released by Ondine on Jan 1, 1988
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Nordgren: String Quartet Nos. 4 & 5
Chamber Music - Released by Ondine on Nov 1, 2013
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Joulun hohde
Vantaa Pops Orchestra, Mari Palo, Petri Backstrom, Vantaa Pops Orchestra Swing Band, Markku Johansson, Vantaa Music School Children's Choir Lauriina
Classical - Released by Ondine on Nov 1, 2013
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Ries: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
Tapiola Sinfonietta, Janne Nisonen
Classical - To be released on May 17, 2024 by Ondine
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Hindemith: Abendkonzert for Flute and Strings
Classical - Released by Ondine on Apr 26, 2024
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Rolf Wallin: Manyworlds
Håkan Hardenberger, Bergen filharmoniske orkester, John Storgårds
Classical - Released by Ondine on May 5, 2015
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Por tí mi Corazon
Timo Korhonen, Manuel Maria Ponce
Classical - Released by Ondine on May 25, 2020
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Estrellita
Timo Korhonen, Manuel Maria Ponce
Classical - Released by Ondine on Apr 22, 2020
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Castillos de España: Montemayor (Romance de los piños)
Timo Korhonen, Federico Moreno Torroba
Classical - Released by Ondine on Jun 15, 2020
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Piano Recital: Gothoni, Ralf - MUSSORGSKY, M.P. / JANACEK, L. / STRAVINSKY, I.
Classical - Released by Ondine on Jan 1, 1990
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Schubert, F.: Piano Sonata No. 16 / Wanderer-Fantasie
Classical - Released by Ondine on Jan 1, 1990
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo