The Kalevala
Donald Macleod explores the importance of Finland's national epic poem the Kalevala for the country's music and identity.
The Kalevala, Finland's national epic poem, was compiled by Elias L枚nnrot in 1835 and comprises some 50 songs and 22,795 verses. It established a basis for what was considered 'Finnish', and has proved a source of inspiration for composers from Sibelius to the present day. Donald Macleod and Tim Howell explore the importance of the Kalevala for Finnish music and identity.
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Selim Palmgren
Mehil盲inen [The Bee] for choir
Conductor: Matti HYOKKI Performer: Helsinki University Chorus
- Finlandia.
- 3984-29711-2.
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Uuno Klami
Karelian rhapsody Op.15 for orchestra
Conductor: Petri SAKARI Performer: Iceland S O
- CHANDOS.
- CHAN-9268.
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Aulis Sallinen
Kullervo - opera in 2 acts
Conductor: Ulf SODERBLOM Performer: Vesa-Matti LOIRI - Singer Performer: Finnish National Opera Orchestra
- Ondine.
- ODE 78C-3T.
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Uuno Klami
Kalevala suite [Kalevala sarja] Op.23
Conductor: John STORGARDS Performer: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
- Ondine.
- 1143-2.
Broadcasts
- Wed 26 Oct 2011 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
- Wed 26 Oct 2011 18:30大象传媒 Radio 3
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