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Waltteri Torikka: Merikanto favourites

WALTTERI TORIKKA: MERIKANTO FAVOURITES

10.08.2024 | 19:00

Turun Concert Hall

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Program

Waltteri Torikka, baritone
Marko Hilpo, piano

OSKAR MERIKANTO (1868–1924)
Bye bye my sweet swaddled baby, Op. 2 No. 1
Old woman, Op. 2 No. 2
Unhappy, Op. 2 No. 3

At nightfall, Op. 69 No. 2
The weeping flute, Op. 52 No. 4

Atmosphere, Op. 97 no. 1

Summer evening’s breeze, Op. 87 No. 2
Play softly, thou tune of my mourning, Op. 36 No. 3
The wood-doves, Op. 47 No. 1
Ballad, Op. 69 No. 4
At sea, Op. 47 No. 4

INTERMISSION

Evening bells, Op. 106 No. 1
A singer at the gate of Heaven, Op. 74 No. 2
In the churchyard at eventide, Op. 74 No. 3
O, remember the hymn that we used to sing?, Op. 52 No.3

Three Songs, Op. 110
Night, Op. 110 No. 1*
Autumn song, Op. 110 No. 2
Nana, Op. 110 No. 3

Valse lente op. 33

Good night, Op. 75 No. 1
Farewell!, Op. 87 No. 3
The sun set, Op. 113 No. 1

Song of the pedlar, Op. 14 No. 10
Lake Ladoga, Op. 83 No. 1

Tickets 38 | 35 | 18 €

Duration 1 h 45 min, 1 interval

Baritone Waltteri Torikka and pianist Marko Hilpo perform some of Oskar Merikanto’s most popular solo songs together with unpublished rarities.

Merikanto’s greatest hits, universally known and loved in Finland, combine with seldom-heard gems for an hour of musical enjoyment. Waltteri Torikka and Marko Hilpo combed through the composer’s entire output of about 160 songs to devise a programme that showcases the diversity of Finland’s leading composer of classical solo songs.

Waltteri Torikka and Marko Hilpo have collaborated for a decade, giving Lied recitals around Finland and performing with various orchestras. An album of Merikanto songs recorded by them is scheduled for release in spring 2024.

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INFO

  • Address: Aninkaistenkatu 9, 20100 Turku
  • Public Transport: All stops at the city centre are nearby. The bus terminal is nearby and Turku main railway station approx. 1 km away.
  • Accessibility: Accessible parking (2 spots) on Sibeliuksenkatu. Temporary stopping for dropping off passengers is allowed in front of the main entrance on Aninkaistenkatu. The main entrance is accessible.
  • Parking: Parking areas at the city centre. Puutori car park is recommended.
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