Lauri Porra
Composer

Concert works

Performed by orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Lahti Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera.

List of works
Lauri Porra at the piano among instruments and plants

Entropia

Concerto for electric bass and orchestra · 2015 · 28 min

Concerto in four movements. Premiered by Porra and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra at the opening of their 2015 season, the Sibelius 150th anniversary year. Since performed with Seattle Symphony, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (US premiere) and the Slovenian Youth Orchestra at Young Euro Classic, Konzerthaus Berlin (German premiere, 2026). Upcoming with Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile (December 2026), Sydney Symphony Orchestra (April 2027) and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (May 2027).

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“Porra shows considerable skill and imagination in tracing this journey over a long arc. I am eager to hear more of his music.”
Seen and Heard International · Entropia with Seattle Symphony, 2023

Dreaming, Awake

Concerto for tuba and orchestra or wind band · 2023 · 20 min

Commissioned by Finnish Wind Professionals. The wind band version has been performed by Finnish Wind Professionals, the Guards Band and at the University of Washington. The orchestral version was premiered by the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester and Diego Ceretta with soloist Lewis Chinn at KKL Luzern in May 2026.

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Works

Catalogue of works (PDF)

Instrumentation: woodwinds / brass / timpani and percussion / harp, keyboards and other / strings

Orchestral

2026
Beyond the Sky
Orchestra, choir, soprano and violin · 60 min
3333/4331/2perc/hp, kbd/str · choir · solo soprano, solo violin
2024
Concrete Ecstasy II
Wind band · 8 min · Commissioned by the Helsinki Police Symphonic Band
3252/4432/4perc/pno, e-gtr, bass gtr/– · + 4 saxophones · + baritone horn
2023
The Gift of Letting Go
Violin and orchestra · 5 min · First performed by BBC Concert Orchestra · Perusal score
3333/4331/1perc/–/str · solo violin
2023
De cladibus in magnas victorias vertendis
Orchestra and performer · 10 min
2222/4331/t+drum kit+2perc/hp, pno/org, e-gtr, bass gtr/str
2023
Seasons in Moominvalley
Orchestra · 40–60 min · First performed by Iceland Symphony Orchestra · Trailer
2023
Abeyance
Electric bass and chamber orchestra · 5 min · also for chamber orchestra (2020)
timpani, percussion, harp, synth, strings · solo electric bass
2022
Northern Infinite (Pohjoinen ääretön)
Orchestra, backing track and video · c. 50 min · Oulu, 2022
3333/4331/perc/–/str · backing track and video
2022
Surge (Hyöky)
Orchestra and electronics · 30 min · Commissioned by the Finnish National Ballet
3333/4331/t+4perc/hp, pno/str
2021
Ukkonen (Distant Thunder)
String orchestra · 7 min
two solo string quartets and string ensemble
2021
Cabins & Hideouts
Ten movements for orchestra and soloist · 40–60 min
1111/2100/perc/solo electric bass/str · also for string quartet and electric bass
2020
Utu
Orchestra · 4 min · Recorded by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Dalia Stasevska · Listen
2019
Flyover Symphony
Suite for orchestra and band · 60 min
2018
Matter and Time (Aineen ja ajan messu)
Narrator, orchestra, choir, electric ensemble and vocal soloist · 50 min · Trailer · Listen · Perusal score
2222/4331/t+3perc/hp, kbd, e-gtr, 5-str e-bass, drum kit/10.8.6.6.4 (min.) · 2 vocal soloists, female choir, live electronics
2017
Domino Suite
Orchestra and soloist(s) · 18 min · Listen
2222/4231/1perc/pno/12.10.8.6.5 · soloists: piano and drum kit
2016
Kohta
Orchestra, rapper and live electronics · 20 min · Listen
2016
Near & Distant
Wind band · 8 min · Watch

Concertos

2023
Dreaming, Awake
Concerto for tuba and orchestra or wind band · 20 min · Commissioned by Finnish Wind Professionals · Orchestral version premiered by the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, 2026 · Perusal score
3333/4331/t+2perc/hp/str · solo tuba · wind band version available
2019
Memento
Concerto for electric bass, orchestra and electronics · 28 min
2222/2200/2perc/–/str · solo electric bass
2015
Entropia
Concerto for electric bass and orchestra · 28 min · Watch · Perusal score
2222/4331/t+2perc/–/str · solo 5-string electric bass

Chamber and projects

2024
Ääniä
Fifteen movements for various instruments · 60 min · Listen
2024
BASSO
For 150 bass voices and instruments · 25 min · Commissioned by Helsinki Festival
2021
Seasons in Moominvalley
Chamber version · 40–60 min · Listen
1111/2100/perc/pno, hp/str · also for string trio, electric bass and piano
2021
Only Lovers Left Alive
Two cellos and electronics · 25 min
2019
Cabins & Hideouts
Various ensembles and installation · 40–60 min
2019
Oma Maailma
Seven scenes for schoolchildren · 30 min · Commissioned by the Federation for Steiner Waldorf Education
2018
The Adventurer
Wind quintet · 15 min
2018
The Gauntlet
String trio and electric bass, or string quartet · 6 min
2017–
J.S. Bach Cello Suites Reimagined
Cello, electric bass and electronics

Stage

2022
Surge (Hyöky)
Music for choreography by Johanna Nuutinen dance company
2019
The Cherry Orchard (Kirsikkatarha)
Incidental music · Helsinki City Theatre · Dir. Lauri Maijala

Sound installations

2026
TMF Music Oasis
Soundscape for the festival’s meeting place · Turku Music Festival, Turku Market Square
2023
Invisible Temple
Automated mechanical instruments · Lokal, Helsinki
2022
Myriad
Surround sound and automated mechanical instruments · Oulu City Museum
2022
Seasons in Moominvalley
Surround sound · Eden Project
2021
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Permanent 116-channel sound installation, with Teho Majamäki and Jokke Heikkilä
2020
Cabins & Hideouts
Surround sound · Unelmien Heinola

Press

“Porra condenses the history of the cosmos into a single artistic moment. Porra’s lulling harmonies tell a story, capturing a feeling through music.”
Aesthetica Magazine · Matter and Time, 2024

Scores and parts for hire

Perusal scores for selected works can be downloaded from the list above. Other scores, orchestral parts and audio recordings are available on request. Please include the work, the orchestra and the planned dates.

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