{"product_id":"merikanto-torikka-songs-cd","title":"Merikanto \/ Torikka - Songs [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePai, pai paitaressu (Bye bye my sweet swaddled baby), Op. 2 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs for voice ; piano, Op 52~No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItkevä huilu (The weeping flute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllansuussa (At nightfall), Op. 69 No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoi vienosti murheeni soitto (Play softly, thou tune of my mourning), Op. 36 No. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyvästi! (Farewell!), Op. 87 No. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetsäkyyhkyset (The wood-doves), Op. 47 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuin hiipuva hiillos tummentuu (Like the dying embers grow dark), Op. 47 No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs for voice ; piano, Op 2~No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanha mummo (Old woman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs for voice ; piano, Op 2~No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnneton (Unhappy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKevätlinnuille etelässä (To the spring birds in the south), Op. 11 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerellä (At sea), Op. 47 No. 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Songs, Op. 110~Yö (Night), Op. 110 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Songs, Op. 110~Syyslaulu (Autumn song), Op. 110 No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Songs, Op. 110~Mummo (Nana), Op. 110 No. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElämälle! (To life), Op. 93 No. 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRukous (Prayer - Ave Maria), Op. 40 No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaudoilta-sarja (From the Graves), song cycle, Op. 74~No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaulaja taivaan portilla (A singer at the gate of Heaven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaudoilta-sarja (From the Graves), song cycle, Op. 74~No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKäy kirkkomaata illoin vanhat mummot (In the churchyard at eventide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyvää yötä (Good night), Op. 75 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuvi-illan vieno tuuli (Summer evening's breeze), Op. 87 No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaatokka (Lake Ladoga), Op. 83 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReppurin laulu (Song of the pedlar), Op. 14 No. 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalladi (Ballad), Op. 69 No. 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNocturne, OM 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarjatan kehtolaulu (Marjatta's Lullaby), OM 159\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAurinko laski (The sun set), Op. 113 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIltakellot (Evening bells), Op. 106, No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs for voice ; piano, Op 52~No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOi, muistatko vielä sen virren (O, remember the hymn that we used to sing?)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKullan murunen (Thou art a nugget of gold), Op. 20 No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 761195144121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ondine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1.24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rock Band Merch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59580777300049,"sku":"586278","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/4293848-3143771.jpg?v=1780043139","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/merikanto-torikka-songs-cd","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}