Aki Yli-Salomaki - Valunta (2022)

Aki Yli-Salomäki (b. 1972) studied composition with Harri Vuori at the University of Helsinki. His music has been described as "deep northern" slow-listening music manifested by grand sonority and soaring melodic arcs. Yli-Salomäki`s music consists mainly of orchestral works and concertos, but smaller character pieces are an important part of his ouvre as well. His music has been performed in Europe, Russia, Mexico, India, United States and Asia.