Timo Korhonen (born 6 November 1964) is a

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ist and is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists in his generation.

Short Biography

Korhonen gave his debut at 14 in his hometown Rautalampi,

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. His international career started in 1982 after winning the ARD Music Competition in

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. Since 1989 Korhonen has been member of distinguished contemporary music group TOIMII-ensemble. Korhonen has performed over thirty countries and premiered over forty compositions.Kuka Kukin On, Otava 2011, Korhonen has recorded fifteen albums for Ondine label including his own arrangements of works Solo Violin by

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and Complete recording of Works for Guitar by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Korhonen's recordings have acclaimed several awards and honors.

Pieces written for and dedicated to Timo Korhonen

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1958-: Guitar Concerto, 2008; Leonardo Etudes, Homage á Villa-Lobos, 2007–2008

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1955-: Voyage IX, "Awakening" for guitar and strings with percussion, 2007

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1958-: Mano a mano for solo guitar, 2004

1955-: Serenade for solo guitar, 2003

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1947-: Concierto Floral for guitar and orchestra, 1997

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1955-: Arabesken der Nacht for guitar and chamber orchestra, 1995

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1939-: Concerto of Helsinki for guitar and orchestra, 1991–1992

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1930-2004: Konsertto kitaralle ja orkesterille, 1991

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1956-: Tenebrae for solo guitar op 39, 1991 Olli Koskelin 1955-: Far and near for solo guitar, 1990; Tutte le Corde for guitar and tape, 1988–1989

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1912-2008: Harlekiini for violin and guitar, 1986

Compositions written for and dedicated to Timo Korhonen as member of the TOIMII-ensemble

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1952-2018: Rough Cut for Toimii, 1996

1958-: Kiri for clarinet, guitar, cello, percussion, and electronics, 1993; Decorrente for clarinet, cello, guitar, percussion and piano, 1992 Arthur Sauer: Joukahainen's Defeat, 1993 Peter Bengtson 1961-: Festspielmusik II: Gemalte Leiche, 1992 Riku Niemi 1967-: Magnus meets Monk, 1991

Recordings

: Partitas for Solo Violin - arranged for guitar by Timo Korhonen, Ondine ODE 1164-2, 2010 *

: Sonatas for Solo Violin - arranged for guitar by Timo Korhonen, Ondine ODE 1128-2, 2009 *

: Mano a mano 2004;

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: In The Woods, 1995, Three pieces for Guitar; Hans-Werner Henze: The 1st Sonata on Shakespearean characters for guitar, 1975–76. Ondine ODE 1091-2, 2007 * Heitor Villa-Lobos: Etudes pour la Guitarre, käsikirjoitusversio vuodelta 1928!;

: Estudios Sencillos 1-20. Ondine ODE 1028-2, 2004 *

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: "Claro de Luna" (Adagio sostenuto de la Sonata Op. 27 No. 2); Menuet (Septet, Op. 20); Fragmento de la 7a Sinfonía (Allegretto, Op. 92); Marcha fúnebre de la Sonata No. 12 (Op. 26); Scherzo de la Sonata No. 2, Op. 2; Adagio cantabile (Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 ); Tema (Tema con variazioni Op. 20 ); Variación del Septimino (Tema con variazioni, Op. 20); Andante de la Sonata No. 9 ( Op. 47, " Kreutzer " ); Menuet (No. 3, 6 Minuets, WoO 10); Largo con gran espressione ( Sonata No. 4, Op. 7);

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: Tannhäuser Fragmento de la Sinfonía; Marcha de Tannhäuser;

/ Giuseppe Verdi: Fantasia sobre motivos "La Traviata". Ondine ODE 1013-2, 2003 *

: Concerto of Helsinki kitaralle ja orkesterille, omistettu Timo Korhoselle;

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: Suite Ibéria kitaralle ja orkesterille;

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: From Yesterday to Penny Lane, Seven Songs after Beatles kitaralle ja jousille. Ondine ODE 979-2, 2002 *

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: "Grammar of Dreams", Adjö for soprano, flute and guitar; Caliban's Dream for baritone, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp and doublebass; Die Aussicht for sopranbo, flute, guitar, viola and cello; Anu Komsi, Timo Korhonen and AVANTI!, Ondine ODE 958-2, 2000 *

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arr.

: Nocturne op. 32/1, Nocturne op. 9/2, Prélude op. 28/7, Prélude op. 28/20, Prélude op.28/15, Mazurka op.33/1, Mazurka op. 24/3, Mazurka op. 33/4, Waltz op.34/2.

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: 10 katalonialaista kansanlaulua. Ondine ODE 903-2, 1997 * Heitor Villa-Lobos: Complete Works for Guitar Vol. 2) Préludes, Sextuor Mystique, Distribuiçao de Flores, Modinha, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Suite Populaire Bresiliénne, Chôros No. 1. with chamber ensemble. Ondine ODE 838-2, 1996 * Heitor Villa-Lobos: Complete Works for Guitar Vol. 1) Introduction aux Chôros for guitar and orchestra, Concerto for guitar and orchestra,12 Etudés. Finnish RSO,

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. Ondine ODE 837-2, 1995 * Fernando Sor: Fantaisie op. 30, Etudes op. 35 II book, Etude op. 31 nr. 23, Fantaisie Villageoise op. 52, Fantaisie Elegiaque op. 59. Ondine ODE 816-2, 1994 *Folk Songs from Spain, Finland and China. Dilbér, soprano and Korhonen, guitar. Ondine ODE 812-2, 1993 *

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: Sonatina Meridional, Théme, Varié et Finale, Sonata No. 3, Variations sur "Folia d'España" et Fugue. Ondine ODE 770-2, 1992 *

: Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Capricho Arábe:

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: Suite Castellana, Torija, Sonatina:

: Córdoba, Capricho Catalan, Sevilla. Ondine ODE 752-2, 1990 *

: La Espiral Eterna, Tarantos, Paisaje Cubano con Campanas;

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: Algo, due pezzi per chitarra; Olli Koskelin: Tutte le Corde for guitar and tape;

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: Sonata op. 47. Ondine ODE 730-2, 1989 *En Sång om Gemenskap, with

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, voice; live recording from Swedish Television Channel 1 Show Carola så in i Norden, SVT-7402, 1984

Awards and recognitions

*2009 KlassikHeute "10" *2007 Gramophone Recommends *2004 KlassikHeute "10" *2003 KlassikHeute "10" *2003

Cannes Classical Award The International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) are music awards first awarded 6 April 2011. ICMA replace the Cannes Classical Awards (later called MIDEM Classical Awards) formerly awarded at MIDEM. The jury consists of music critics of magazines ...

*2002 record of the month April, Classicstoday.com *2000 The Finnish Broadcasting Corporation, Record of the Year 2000 *1990 The Finnish Broadcasting Corporation, Record of the Year 1990 *1988 Léonie Sonning-Stipendium 1988 *1986 III-Prize, The Personal Special Prize of the President of the

and Special Prize for the Best Performance of Latin-American Composition at

Havana Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.

International Guitar Competition *1983 City of

Rautalampi Rautalampi is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the Northern Savonia region. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . The municipality is unilingually Finnish. Neigh ...

Arts Awards 1983 *1982 The winner (II Prize, no 1st Prize given) at the ARD Music Competition in

References

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