Songs of Meena by Olli Kortekangas
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Songs of Meena by Olli Kortekangas

Tuuli Takala was the soloist in Olli Kortekangas‘ Songs of Meena for soprano and orchestra which received enthusiastic feedback from the press and audiences alike:”The poems have inspired him to write lyrical, nuanced and also playful orchestral images. Takala’s sparkling soprano floats and creates spellbinding patterns in varying dynamic shades.” The song cycle was premiered…

Olli Kortekangas: Luotujen virsi, Missa brevis for descant chorus and piano
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Olli Kortekangas: Luotujen virsi, Missa brevis for descant chorus and piano

A missa brevis for descant choir and piano (organ ad lib.) by Olli Kortekangas gets a Finnish colour in Laudamus, the text of which "Luotujen virsi" by Pekka Kivekäs is a poem in the Kalevala meter. The composer encourages conductors to find different ways to perform the work: for example doubling or replacing the chorus…