Ismo Eskelinen: Kromos (SACD)

Kromos – 21st-Century Guitar Music (2020) is an acclaimed solo album by Finnish guitar virtuoso Ismo Eskelinen, showcasing diverse and technically demanding 21st-century repertoire. Released by the Swedish label BIS Records as a high-quality hybrid SACD, the album features contemporary works by prominent composers such as Kalevi Aho, Jukka Tiensuu, Sebastian Fagerlund, and Olli Mustonen, all interpreted with masterful precision and sensitivity. The recording received widespread international critical acclaim and was named Album of the Year 2020 by the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) for its outstanding artistic ambition and exceptional sonic depth.