Composed by Aulis Sallinen. Score. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.042-08901-9).
ISBN 979-0-042-08901-9.
Sallinen's second quartet (dating from 1960) is an excellent example of motivic development. The Canzona presents a panorama, constantly shifting and gradually revealing new aspects of itself while the basic landscapes from which it grows remain virtually unchanged.
