based on the Swedish hymn "Den blomstertid nu kommer"Probably of folk song origin, this Swedish hymn was first time published in the 1695 Swedish Hymnal. The Finnish version "Jo joutui armas aika" is traditionally sung in the end of the school year. The rhythmic toccata followed by the joyful variations and an uplifting fuga is…
Lars Karlsson (b. 1952) has followed his own distinctive route on the Finnish contemporary music scene as a ”romantic modernist”. The song cycle (2010–12) for baritone and chamber orchestra was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize in 2018. The piano reduction was made in collaboration by Patrik Vidjeskog and the composer and is suitable…
for organSea often inspires Åland-born Lars Karlsson. In this fantasy the Åland folk tune "Vem kan segla" (Who can sail without a wind) is shown in different lights and situations. Rapid sea winds turn into a solemn chorale. 55011-507-1, € 11,20
for SSAA choirText: Gustav Fröding (Swedish)These short songs have a feeling of folk music. Äktenskapsfrågan studies the problems of married life in a humoristic way. Kung Liljekonvalje is a swinging elegy and tells a fairytale of the lilies of the valley deep in the forest. 55011-463-0, € 4,20
for SSAA choir These two Christmas carols by Lars Karlsson ("Joulupukin odotuslaulu" and "Pienen tytön joululaulu") are in Finnish. Both the choral and song/chords-notation are included in this publication. 55011-458-6, € 4,20
