Symphony 7: Angel of Light
Angel of Lightis Einojuhani Rautavaara's seventh symphony. Written in 1994,Angel  of Lightis a slowly unfolding sonic landscape of misty impressions and elevated language. It has no  program, but the music does evoke a serene mood and is very hymn-like. This is one of Rautavaar's most  "user-friendly" symphonies.Annuciations(1976-77) employs a large wind orchestra  and concertante brass quintet, as well as an organ. The spectrum of sound Rautavaara gets from this  combination has to be heard to believed. Rautavaara's music is the shimmer of the aurora borealis. Spooky.  Enlightening.--Paul Cook