Veneziana

Description

Iiro Rantala joins forces with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for an ode to Venice!Iiro Rantala takes us into a kaleidoscope of different sound worlds, with a virtuosic sense of fluidity, melodic richness, drama and emotion. "Veneziana" is a vivid and very unique portrait of a city. You could call it program music, but it is a genre that only Iiro Rantala can write... where the listener, as in the winding streets of Venice, will find a new surprise around every corner. The artist says: "In the fall of 2021, Siggi Loch came to me with an idea for his Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic series: 'Why don't you write new music related to the musical history of Venice? You could involve members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.' ... 'But I've never been to Venice,' I protested. Yet it was an incredible opportunity. Having the chance to play with fantastic musicians in a great concert hall... to create something new..."