Drawing upon some of the most successful recordings in Ondine’s 25 years of history, the enclosed CD pays tribute to legendary Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara with two major orchestral masterpieces, recorded in his presence and performed by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Both composer and orchestra have been in a privileged partnership with the label since its very beginnings.

Leif Segerstam’s recording of Angel of Light (Symphony No.7) became an international best-seller and spurred Rautavaara to considerable international fame, culminating in a GRAMMY nomination and a Cannes Classical Award as ‘Best Disc of Music by a Living Composer’.

Contents:
- Piano Concerto No.3 “Gift of Dreams” (1998)
Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Ashkenazy

- Symphony No.7 “Angel of Light” (1999)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / Leif Segerstam