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Erkki Melartin (1875-1937)

Information about the composer Erkki Melartin and his operas.

A Finnish composer.

Operas:

Aino

An opera in two acts based on the Kalevala, the story is largely of the senses and emotions rather than of dramatic incident.

Recommended recordings on CD

Söderblom/Korhonen/Tiilikainen (BIS BIS-CD-1193/94)

BIS-CD-1193/94

Dominante Choir, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ulf Söderblom, 2002.

Cast: Ritva-Liisa Korhonen (Aino), Sauli Tiilikainen (Väinö), Lilli Paasikivi (Taina), Pia Freund (Ainikki), Aki Alamikkotervo (Jouko).

BIS BIS-CD-1193/94

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