Vinous
Vinous is a 12-minute, single-movement piece for 10 players. The elixir of inspiration for this piece bubbled from the word vinous, referring not only to wine-like qualities in English but also to slant, tilt, or obliqueness in my mother tongue Finnish. The piece is a celebration of everything that is a bit wonky, out of sorts, and not quite straight. I hope it takes you the listener on an intoxicating trip through hazy jazz bars, French art nouveau bistros with music playing from old gramophones, and Dionysian all-night romps.
Vinous was premiered in the Camerata Hall of the Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland, 27th May, 2024.
Performed by Zagros Ensemble conducted by Petri Komulainen
Hanna Kinnunen, flute
Ella York, oboe
Mikko Raasakka, clarinet
Touko Leinonen, percussion
Lambis Pavlou, piano
Kaisa Kallinen, violin
Aino Szalai, violin
Katrīna Pelnēna, viola
Eeva Rysä, cello
Sampo Lassila, contrabass
Performed by Zagros Ensemble conducted by Petri Komulainen
Hanna Kinnunen, flute
Ella York, oboe
Mikko Raasakka, clarinet
Touko Leinonen, percussion
Lambis Pavlou, piano
Kaisa Kallinen, violin
Aino Szalai, violin
Katrīna Pelnēna, viola
Eeva Rysä, cello
Sampo Lassila, contrabass