Oskar Merikanto
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Oskar Merikanto (pronunciation ) (August 5, 1868 – February 17, 1924) was a Finnish musician and composer.
He was born to Swedish-speaking parents in Helsinki. His father, originally Frank Mattsson, changed the family name to sound more Finnish.
He was notable for his variety of talents – he gave concerts all around Finland, performing on the piano and organ, conducting orchestras, and composing original music. One of his most belowed compositions is a waltz Kesäillan valssi (Summernight's Waltz).
He died in Hausjärvi-Oiti.
His son Aarre Merikanto was also a notable composer.
[edit] Works
- Romanssi, Op. 12
- Pohjan neiti (Maiden of the North) (1898)
- Nälkämaan laulu (The Song of the Hungry) (1911)
- various pieces for organ, including "Wedding Hymn"
[edit] Sheet Music
- Piano Pieces 1: Suomalaisia Kansanlauluja 1. Vihko Image:Suomalaisia Kansanlauluja 1 Vihko.pdf
- Piano Pieces 4: Suomalaisia Kansanlauluja 4. Vihko Image:Suomalaisia Kansanlauluja 4 Vihko.pdf
- Piano Pieces 5: Suomalaisia Kansanlauluja 5. Vihko Image:Suomalaisia Kansanlauluja 5 Vihko.pdf
