"Aho's ascetic-declamatory vein (imagine the most stygian late Schnittke but with a greater sense of direction and purpose) encourages and rewards rehearing, as do the superb playing and recording." (Gramophone)
"Concerto repertoire for these instruments is very limited, and Aho has provided for them two very serious works that can be appreciated by an audience not necessarily restricted to tuba or contrabassoon aficionados. I am neither, and I found much to enjoy here. So, this release can be highly recommended to all."
Fanfare
"Aho's ascetic-declamatory vein (imagine the most stygian late Schnittke but with a greater sense of direction and purpose) encourages and rewards rehearing, as do the superb playing and recording."
Gramophone
Label: BIS
Range: BIS
Catalogue Number: BIS-CD-1574
Barcode: 7318590015742
Release Date: 10th Dec 2009
Recording Date: 1st Nov 2006; 1st Feb 2006
Recording Location: Louis De Geer Concert Hall, Norrköping, Sweden; Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway