Composed by Paavo Heininen. Fennica Gehrman #55011-439-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-439-5).
ISBN 9790550114395.
All of Heininen's sonatas have different characters that are informed by the force fields created by classic solos and melodies in orchestral repertoire. There is also a certain encyclopaedic nature to the sonata cycle; many have been composed to various instruments. The contrabassoon sonata is an homage to the extreme situations that the deep sound of the instrument creates.
