Timo Korhonen (born 6 November 1964)[1] is a Finnish classical guitarist and is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists in his generation.
Korhonen gave his debut at 14 in his hometown Rautalampi, Finland.[2] His international career started in 1982 after winning the ARD Music Competition in Munich, Germany.[3] Since 1989 Korhonen has been member of distinguished contemporary music group TOIMII-ensemble. Korhonen has performed over thirty countries and premiered over forty compositions.[4] Korhonen has recorded fifteen albums for Ondine label including his own arrangements of works Solo Violin by Johann Sebastian Bach and Complete recording of Works for Guitar by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Korhonen's recordings have acclaimed several awards and honors.
Kimmo Hakola 1958-:Guitar Concerto, 2008;Leonardo Etudes, Homage á Villa-Lobos, 2007–2008
Toshio Hosokawa 1955-:Voyage IX, "Awakening" for guitar and strings with percussion, 2007
Magnus Lindberg 1958-:Mano a mano for solo guitar, 2004
Toshio Hosokawa 1955-:Serenade for solo guitar, 2003
Herman Rechberger 1947-:Concierto Floral for guitar and orchestra, 1997
Olli Kortekangas 1955-:Arabesken der Nacht for guitar and chamber orchestra, 1995
Leo Brouwer 1939-:Concerto of Helsinki for guitar and orchestra, 1991–1992
Usko Meriläinen 1930-2004:Konsertto kitaralle ja orkesterille, 1991
Jouni Kaipainen 1956-:Tenebrae for solo guitar op 39, 1991
Olli Koskelin 1955-:Far and near for solo guitar, 1990;Tutte le Corde for guitar and tape, 1988–1989
Tauno Marttinen 1912-2008:Harlekiini for violin and guitar, 1986
Oliver Knussen 1952-2018:Rough Cut for Toimii, 1996
Magnus Lindberg 1958-:Kiri for clarinet, guitar, cello, percussion, and electronics, 1993;Decorrente for clarinet, cello, guitar, percussion and piano, 1992
Arthur Sauer:Joukahainen's Defeat, 1993
Peter Bengtson 1961-:Festspielmusik II: Gemalte Leiche, 1992
Riku Niemi 1967-:Magnus meets Monk, 1991
Partitas for Solo Violin - arranged for guitar by Timo Korhonen, Ondine ODE 1164-2, 2010
Sonatas for Solo Violin - arranged for guitar by Timo Korhonen, Ondine ODE 1128-2, 2009
Mano a mano 2004; Toru Takemitsu: In The Woods, 1995, Three pieces for Guitar; Hans-Werner Henze: The 1st Sonata on Shakespearean characters for guitar, 1975–76. Ondine ODE 1091-2, 2007
Etudes pour la Guitarre, käsikirjoitusversio vuodelta 1928!; Leo Brouwer: Estudios Sencillos 1-20. Ondine ODE 1028-2, 2004
Concerto of Helsinki kitaralle ja orkesterille, omistettu Timo Korhoselle; Isaac Albéniz / Leo Brouwer: Suite Ibéria kitaralle ja orkesterille; Lennon–McCartney / Leo Brouwer: From Yesterday to Penny Lane, Seven Songs after Beatles kitaralle ja jousille. Ondine ODE 979-2, 2002
"Grammar of Dreams", Adjö for soprano, flute and guitar; Caliban's Dream for baritone, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp and doublebass; Die Aussicht for sopranbo, flute, guitar, viola and cello; Anu Komsi, Timo Korhonen and AVANTI!, Ondine ODE 958-2, 2000
Complete Works for Guitar Vol. 2) Préludes, Sextuor Mystique, Distribuiçao de Flores, Modinha, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Suite Populaire Bresiliénne, Chôros No. 1. with chamber ensemble. Ondine ODE 838-2, 1996
Complete Works for Guitar Vol. 1) Introduction aux Chôros for guitar and orchestra, Concerto for guitar and orchestra,12 Etudés. Finnish RSO, Sakari Oramo. Ondine ODE 837-2, 1995
Fantaisie op. 30, Etudes op. 35 II book, Etude op. 31 nr. 23, Fantaisie Villageoise op. 52, Fantaisie Elegiaque op. 59. Ondine ODE 816-2, 1994
Sonatina Meridional, Théme, Varié et Finale, Sonata No. 3, Variations sur "Folia d'España" et Fugue. Ondine ODE 770-2, 1992
Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Capricho Arábe: Federico Moreno Torroba: Suite Castellana, Torija, Sonatina: Isaac Albéniz: Córdoba, Capricho Catalan, Sevilla. Ondine ODE 752-2, 1990
La Espiral Eterna, Tarantos, Paisaje Cubano con Campanas; Franco Donatoni: Algo, due pezzi per chitarra; Olli Koskelin: Tutte le Corde for guitar and tape; Alberto Ginastera: Sonata op. 47. Ondine ODE 730-2, 1989