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Merikanto: Songs

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Composer
Oskar Merikanto
Artist
Waltteri Torikka
Format
CD
Label
Ondine
Released
Feb 28, 2025
Catalog #
ODE 1441-2
UPC
761195144121

About

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.

Tracklist 29 tracks

  1. 1 Finnish Song Compositions I, Op. 2: No. 1. Pai, pai, paitaressu (Bye, Bye, My Sweet Swaddled Baby) 02:17
    Track
    1
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions I, Op. 2: No. 1. Pai, pai, paitaressu (Bye, Bye, My Sweet Swaddled Baby)
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  2. 2 Finnish Song Compositions V, Op. 52: No. 4. Itkevä huilu (The Weeping Flute) 02:27
    Track
    2
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions V, Op. 52: No. 4. Itkevä huilu (The Weeping Flute)
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  3. 3 Finnish Song Compositions VIII, Op. 69: No. 2. Illansuussa (At nightfall) 02:19
    Track
    3
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions VIII, Op. 69: No. 2. Illansuussa (At nightfall)
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  4. 4 Lauluja pianon saestyksella (Songs with piano), Op. 36: No. 3. Soi vienosti murheeni soitto (Play softly, thou tune of my mourning) 02:02
    Track
    4
    Title
    Lauluja pianon saestyksella (Songs with piano), Op. 36: No. 3. Soi vienosti murheeni soitto (Play softly, thou tune of my mourning)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  5. 5 Yksinlauluja (Solo Songs), Op. 87: No. 3. Hyvästi! (Farewell!) 01:24
    Track
    5
    Title
    Yksinlauluja (Solo Songs), Op. 87: No. 3. Hyvästi! (Farewell!)
    Duration
    01:24
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  6. 6 4 Songs, Op. 47: No. 1. Skogsduvors toner (The Wood-doves) 02:36
    Track
    6
    Title
    4 Songs, Op. 47: No. 1. Skogsduvors toner (The Wood-doves)
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  7. 7 4 Songs, Op. 47: No. 2. Kuin hiipuva hiillos tummentuu (Like the dying embers grow dark) 01:28
    Track
    7
    Title
    4 Songs, Op. 47: No. 2. Kuin hiipuva hiillos tummentuu (Like the dying embers grow dark)
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  8. 8 Finnish Song Compositions I, Op. 2: No. 2. Vanha mummo (Old woman) 02:26
    Track
    8
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions I, Op. 2: No. 2. Vanha mummo (Old woman)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  9. 9 Finnish Song Compositions I, Op. 2: No. 3. Onneton (Unhappy) 03:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions I, Op. 2: No. 3. Onneton (Unhappy)
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  10. 10 Finnish Song Compositions II, Op. 11: No. 1. Kevätlinnuille etelässä (To the spring birds in the south) 01:38
    Track
    10
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions II, Op. 11: No. 1. Kevätlinnuille etelässä (To the spring birds in the south)
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  11. 11 4 Songs, Op. 47: No. 4. Merellä (At sea) 04:05
    Track
    11
    Title
    4 Songs, Op. 47: No. 4. Merellä (At sea)
    Duration
    04:05
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  12. 12 No. 1. Yö (Night) 01:54
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 1. Yö (Night)
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  13. 13 No. 2. Syyslaulu (Autumn song) 02:05
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 2. Syyslaulu (Autumn song)
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  14. 14 No. 3. Mummo (Nana) 01:43
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 3. Mummo (Nana)
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  15. 15 4 Songs, Op. 93: No. 4. Elämälle (To life) 02:20
    Track
    15
    Title
    4 Songs, Op. 93: No. 4. Elämälle (To life)
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  16. 16 2 Songs, Op. 40: No. 2. Rukous (Prayer) 02:35
    Track
    16
    Title
    2 Songs, Op. 40: No. 2. Rukous (Prayer)
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  17. 17 No. 2. Laulaja taivaan portilla (A singer at the gate of Heaven) 01:27
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 2. Laulaja taivaan portilla (A singer at the gate of Heaven)
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  18. 18 No. 3. Käy kirkkomaata illoin vanhat mummot (In the churchyard at eventide) 03:51
    Track
    18
    Title
    No. 3. Käy kirkkomaata illoin vanhat mummot (In the churchyard at eventide)
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  19. 19 3 Songs, Op. 75: No. 1. Hyvää yötä (Good night) 02:28
    Track
    19
    Title
    3 Songs, Op. 75: No. 1. Hyvää yötä (Good night)
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  20. 20 Yksinlauluja (Solo Songs), Op. 87: No. 2. Suvi-illan vieno tuuli (Summer evening's breeze) 01:50
    Track
    20
    Title
    Yksinlauluja (Solo Songs), Op. 87: No. 2. Suvi-illan vieno tuuli (Summer evening's breeze)
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  21. 21 Songs, Op. 83: No. 1. Laatokka (Lake Ladoga) 03:12
    Track
    21
    Title
    Songs, Op. 83: No. 1. Laatokka (Lake Ladoga)
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  22. 22 Juhannustulilla (Midsummer Night Bonfire), Op. 14: No. 10. Reppurin laulu (Song of the pedlar) 02:50
    Track
    22
    Title
    Juhannustulilla (Midsummer Night Bonfire), Op. 14: No. 10. Reppurin laulu (Song of the pedlar)
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  23. 23 Finnish Song Compositions VIII, Op. 69: No. 4. Ballad 02:39
    Track
    23
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions VIII, Op. 69: No. 4. Ballad
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  24. 24 Nocturne 02:22
    Track
    24
    Title
    Nocturne
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  25. 25 Marjatan kehtolaulu (Marjatta's Lullaby) 01:38
    Track
    25
    Title
    Marjatan kehtolaulu (Marjatta's Lullaby)
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  26. 26 2 Songs, Op. 113: No. 1. Aurinko laski (The sun set) 02:52
    Track
    26
    Title
    2 Songs, Op. 113: No. 1. Aurinko laski (The sun set)
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  27. 27 Iltakellot (Evening bells), Op. 106, No. 1 02:21
    Track
    27
    Title
    Iltakellot (Evening bells), Op. 106, No. 1
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  28. 28 Finnish Song Compositions V, Op. 52: No. 3. Oi, muistatko vielä sen virren (O, remember the hymn that we used to sing?) 03:33
    Track
    28
    Title
    Finnish Song Compositions V, Op. 52: No. 3. Oi, muistatko vielä sen virren (O, remember the hymn that we used to sing?)
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo
  29. 29 3 Songs, Op. 20: No. 1. Kullan murunen (Thou art a nugget of gold) 01:36
    Track
    29
    Title
    3 Songs, Op. 20: No. 1. Kullan murunen (Thou art a nugget of gold)
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Oskar Merikanto
    Performer
    Waltteri Torikka, Marko Hilpo