Waltteri Torikka - Merikanto: Songs - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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During his lifetime, Oskar Merikanto (1868-1924) was the most popular composer at Finnish homes. Even today, in events such as weddings or funerals, his pieces are widely heard and performed. Merikanto was an excellent pianist and organist and possessed a particular gift in writing memorable melodies. Enjoying great popularity, Merikanto wrote over 200 songs, a number of duets and also several choral works, and nearly 200 piano works. Year 2024 marks the 100th anniversarys from the death of Oskar Merikanto. To celebrate this anniversary year, baritone Waltteri Torikka is presenting 29 melodies by Oskar Merikanto through this album. Signed by Warner in 2015, Waltteri Torikka topped the Finnish pop charts for 3 weeks in 2018, performs frequently in European opera festivals and music festivals, and has also performed at the BBC Proms. Album Tracks 1. Pai, pai paitaressu (Bye bye my sweet swaddled baby), Op. 2 No. 1 2. Songs for voice & piano, Op 52~No. 4. Itkevä huilu (The weeping flute) 3. Illansuussa (At nightfall), Op. 69 No. 2 4. Soi vienosti murheeni soitto (Play softly, thou tune of my mourning), Op. 36 No. 3 5. Hyvästi! (Farewell!), Op. 87 No. 3 6. Metsäkyyhkyset (The wood-doves), Op. 47 No. 1 7. Kuin hiipuva hiillos tummentuu (Like the dying embers grow dark), Op. 47 No. 2 8. Songs for voice & piano, Op 2~No. 2. Vanha mummo (Old woman) 9. Songs for voice & piano, Op 2~No. 3. Onneton (Unhappy) 10. Kevätlinnuille etelässä (To the spring birds in the south), Op. 11 No. 1 11. Merellä (At sea), Op. 47 No. 4 12. Three Songs, Op. 110~Yö (Night), Op. 110 No. 1 13. Three Songs, Op. 110~Syyslaulu (Autumn song), Op. 110 No. 2 14. Three Songs, Op. 110~Mummo (Nana), Op. 110 No. 3 15. Elämälle! (To life), Op. 93 No. 4 16. Rukous (Prayer - Ave Maria), Op. 40 No. 2 17. Haudoilta-sarja (From the Graves), song cycle, Op. 74~No. 2.

Waltteri Torikka

Merikanto: Songs

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