Seven Songs for Planet Earth
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Seven Songs for Planet Earth is a 2011 composition by Olli Kortekangas
. It was commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Washington
and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
, and premiered at the Kennedy Center
in Washington D.C. on May 22, 2011 under the baton of Norman Scribner
.
Olli Kortekangas
Olli Kortekangas is a Finnish composer, born on May 16, 1955 in Turku. He currently resides in Espoo, Finland.His early career in music began in Espoon Musiikkiopisto and the youth choir Candomino. His academic studies in music began at the Sibelius Academy as a pupil of Eero Hämeenniemi and...
. It was commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Washington
Choral Arts Society of Washington
The Choral Arts Society of Washington is a major choral organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1965 by Norman Scribner, it is regarded as one of the premier symphonic choruses in Washington and the United States.-Concerts:...
and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra is a Finnish orchestra based in Tampere. Founded in 1930, and maintained by the municipality of Tampere since 1947, the orchestra is currently based in the Tampere Hall...
, and premiered at the Kennedy Center
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located on the Potomac River, adjacent to the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C...
in Washington D.C. on May 22, 2011 under the baton of Norman Scribner
Norman Scribner
Norman Orville Scribner is an American conductor, composer, pianist, and organist. He is most widely known as the founder of The Choral Arts Society of Washington, and as its artistic director for over 45 years.-Biography:...
.