Composed in 1975, this is one of the most comprehensive flute concertos ever written. Einojuhani Rautavaara (b. 1928), one of Finland's leading composers, requires the flute soloist to bring on stage four different flutes, and to display the different capabilities of each. The instruments are the piccolo, the standard flute, the alto flute in G, and the bass flute. It was written after the composer rejected the 12-tone and other advanced or experimental styles he had been using, returning to a songful, even Romantic style.
Jacques Zoon(flutes)/Nethelands Radio Philharmonic/Marcus Stenz.