Waltteri Torikka - Merikanto:Songs - Import CD

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Waltteri Torikka

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A collection of songs by composer Oskar Merikant, who will celebrate the 100th anniversary of his death in 2024. Merikanto is one of the most widely popular Finnish composers. The reason for this is the beauty of his romantic, sweet, and sometimes nostalgic melodies. This album contains 29 of his nearly 200 songs, including world premiere recordings. The beautiful voice is sung by baritone Waltteri Tricca. He topped the Finnish pop charts for three weeks in 2018 and has appeared at European music festivals and the BBC Proms, both operatic and concert. Marco Hirpo, also known as a conductor and arranger, plays great piano to accompany the singing. (Naxos Japan) Contents Merricant(1868-1924): 1. Pai, pai, paitaressu Nennen Boy Op. 2 No. 1 2. itkeva huilu Sobbing Flute, Op. 52 No. 4 Illansuussa Op. 69 No. 2 Soi vienosti murheeni soitto Op. 36 No. 3 Hyvasti! Farewell, Op. 87 No. 3 Metsakyyhkyset wild pigeon Op. 47 No. 1 Kuin hiipuva hiillos tummentuu fire fade away Op. 47 No. 2 8. vanha mummo The Old Woman Op. 2 No. 2 9. onneton unhappy Op. 2 No. 3 10. kevatlinnuille etelassa Spring Bird of the South Country Op. 11 No. 1 11. Merella At the Sea Op. 47 No. 4 12-14. Three Songs Op. 110 12.Yo Night Op. 110 No. 1... World premiere recording 13. Syyslaulu Autumn Song Op. 110 No. 2 14. Mummo Grandma Op. 110 No. 3 15. Elamalle! To Life Op. 93 No. 4 16. Ru17. kous prayer - Ave Maria Op. 40 No. 2 17. laulaja taivaan portilla the singing of the heavenly gates Op. 74 No. 2 18. kay kirkkomaata illoin vanhat mummot Op. 74 No. 3 19. hyvaa yota good night Op. 75 No. 1 20. suvi-illan vieno tuuli Summer Evening Breeze Op. 87 No. 2 21. Laatokka Radka luokka Op. 83 No. 1 22. reppurin laulu Op. 14 No. 10 23. ballad Op. 69No. 4 24. nocturne Nocturne OM180 (c. 1906) 25. marjatan kehtolaulu marjatta lullaby OM159 (1921) 26. aurinko laski sunset Op. 113 No. 1 27. iltakellot Evening Bells Op. 106 No. 1 28. oi, muistatko viela sen virren Op. 52 No. 3 29. kullan murunen kullan murunen Op. 20 No. 1 Total playing time: 72 min. Performers Waltteri Tricka (Baritone) Marco Hirpo (Piano) Recorded November 6-8, 2023 Hyvinkaasali(Finland)