Two beautifully crafted works of classical music centered around death. Then later, Verneri Pohjola performs in the trumpet concerto written specifically for him: it’s Kaija Saariaho’s HUSH, commissioned by the L.A Philharmonic.
Music of Farewells
Verneri Pohjola album cover (Photo: Perttu Saksa)
Playlist
Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”
Los Angeles Philharmonic; Susanna Mälkki, conductor
Kaija Saariaho: HUSH (U.S. premiere, LA Phil commission)
Los Angeles Philharmonic; Susanna Mälkki, conductor
Verneri Pohjola, trumpet
Richard Strauss: Death and Transfiguration
Los Angeles Philharmonic; Susanna Mälkki, conductor
