This is a wonderful collection of contemporary Finnish works for cello and string orchestra. My favorite is Juha Kangas' Concerto, who is also the conductor. It's quite a challenging work for the soloist, as is the Sallinen, but Marko Ylönen copes very well. Superb recording.
Track listing:
Erkki Salmenhaara: Poema (1975)
Pehr Henrik Nordgren: HATE-LOVE, Op. 71 (1987)
Juho Kangas: Concerto for Cello and Strings (2010)
Aulis Sallinen: Chamber Music VIII, Op. 94 (2008-09)