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I have never heard anything by Aho in concert, and had therefore never investigated. The local Blackwells had ten copies of the BIS SACD of his Ludus Solemnis; Works by or with Organ, as well as one or two other titles. Ten copies, so either they accidentally over-ordered or for some reason were promoting that disc heavily. Ten copies, so ten ordered and none sold. Anyway, I wondered if there were some reason for promoting Aho, a local following or something, or whether he is a cult figure and I don't know it. Rather than impulse purchase, I went over to Spotify and checked his Luosto Symphony and Contrabassoon Concerto. Nether work made much impact, though it wasn't the most concentrated listen. But I'd hate to miss out on a cult, so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge of Aho they would like to share. An academic composer strongly promoted by a local orchestra and an effective conductor, with the help of a label fond of and looking for projects - or something more?