This collection of Finnish Christmas classics is bound to become a holiday favorite. Featuring the beautiful orchestral arrangements of Lahti Symphony Orchestra and vocals by the Laulupuu Choir Lahti, this disc has a wonderful mix of old and new. It includes popular pieces such as Handel’s Messiah and Jingle Bells as well as more local Finnish favorites. The disc also boasts a host of amazing performers including Jukka Perko, the internationally known saxophonist, among others.
Performances by:
Conductor: Esa Heikkilä
Music: Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Jukka Perko (Saxophone), Pauli Pietiläinen (Organ)
Vocals: Laulupuu Choir, Ulla Raiskio (Alto), Petri Lehto (Tenor), Jussi Miilunpalo (Tenor)Disc contents:
1. Joulukirkkoon
2. Kulkuset (Jingle Bells)
3. Tulkoon Joulu
4. Arkiholesi Kaikki Heitä
5. Santa Lucia - Joulupukki Matkaan Jo Käy (Santa Claus is Coming to Town)
6. Petteri Punakuono (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
7. Valkea Joulu (White Christmas)
8. Tonttu
9. Puuropotpuri
10. Pieni Rumpalipoika (The Little Drummer Boy) - Joy to the World
11. Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon
12. En Etsi Valtaa, Loistoa
13. Riemuitse, Tytär Siionin (Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion)
14. Jouluevankeliumi
15. Tule Hiutale
16. Minun Jouluni
17. Me Hohteen Kirkkaimman Näimme
I bought one for myself and one for a friend for Christmas. I very much like the CD. My friend reports that she does, too. My only negative comment about it is that I wish all of the music titles had been translated into English, not just the music that had lyrics. I ended up struggling with translating them myself and then provided a copy of the translations to my friend. I particularly liked the tune about Joulutonttu. I made a large Joulutonttu elf doll several years ago following the designs on some old Finnish Christmas postage stamps. It sits on my fireplace mantel year round. I love having a musical story to accompany my Tonttu. My young great nephew is fascinated by the Tonttu. He has his own Elf on the Shelf character that was a gift to him so the stories tie together beautifully.
By Irene
Woodbridge Va
Great relaxing music
November 19, 2010
This music is great but I wish they would have had english translations
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