BBC Music Magazine: 5 Stars; Penguin Guide: 3 Stars. This album features Kalevi Aho’s Symphony No 2 and Symphony No 7 (Insect Symphony) performed by the Lahti Symphony Orchestra conducted by Osmo Vänskä Symphony No 2 is a single-movement triple fugue showcasing Aho’s early experimentation with form and counterpoint Symphony No 7 derived from Aho’s satirical opera Insect Life portrays the lives and characters of various insects through vibrant and innovative orchestration These works highlight Aho’s ability to blend intellectual rigor with expressive storytelling reflecting his unique voice in contemporary music