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 Defiance – Esa Pietilä Solo Saxophone

8 contemporary works for solo saxophone

1. Sphere 09:29
   – Circular resonances unfold like an orbit of sound, constantly returning and transforming.
2. Defiance 07:15
   – A manifesto of rhythm and sound: bold, uncompromising, resisting limitation.
3. Ahoy 11:44
   – An adventurous dialog, in the unknown — playful, adventurous, risk-taking.
4. Fire 07:23
   – Explosive breath and raw energy ignite into blazing textures.
5. Scenery with Blue Waves 06:29
   – Undulating phrases flow like oceanic movements, fluid and expansive.
6. Diamond Jor 06:08
   – Crystalline structures reflect pulse as sharp, multifaceted brilliance.
7. Mist 06:39
   – Fragile atmospheres drift in veiled layers, hovering on the edge of silence.
8. Colors of Liberation 12:28
   – Shifting tones and timbres release into open, unbound space.

Recorded at Church of St. Lawrence, Vantaa, Finland, Sept 15.-16. 2025
Record engineer: Enno Mäemets
Mixed and mastered by Enno Mäemets at Editroom
Produced by Esa Pietilä
©Esa Pietilä
Cover photo Mikko Hannula

Orchid Classics, release date: Feb. 20th -26