The same kind of energetic momentum that characterizes the Concerto Ritornello imbues the Concerto for Flute and Chamber Orchestra (1995/98). Again, Eespere organizes his music around constantly moving parts, carrying the listener along a well-defined journey--a technique he also employs in his Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra (1996/98), where the viola's dour temperament rules. The soloists in these last two works--Neeme Punder on the flute and Maano Manni on the viola--are excellent, especially flutist Punder who manages to sound neither flighty nor shrill. But part of what makes these compositions work is the tightness of the writing and the fact that they are for the limited forces of a chamber orchestra. If you're a Romantic at heart (even a closet Romantic will do), then I very much recommend this release.