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)
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