Timo-Juhani Kyllönen’s Julen sveper in op. 101b (Swedish, “Christmas sweeps in”) for mixed choir and piano was commissioned for Espoo Arbis Chamber Choir in 2023. The composition is about love, peace, light and happiness for humanity. Buy now
The charming poem by the Swedish story-teller Elsa Beskow about a coltsfoot, the first flower to greet the northern spring, set for mixed choir and piano. Text in Swedish or English (translated by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi). Buy now
Timo-Juhani Kyllönen’s Three songs (1994) for soprano and cello spotlight three poems from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead (1550−1069 BC). Duration 12 minutes. Buy now
Kyllönen’s Trio no. 4 op. 38 (1994) for was commissioned by the Association of Finnish Music Schools. The 12-minute piece can also be performed with different descant instruments: two violins, violin & clarinet or flute & violin.
Christmas Suite for soprano, trumpet (or piccolo trumpet or flugelhorn) and organ was commissioned by the Swedish congregation of Espoo in 1999 to celebrate the new millennium. The texts (in Swedish) include Medieval prayers praising Mary and Psalm 96. Duration 16 min.Score & trumpet part 55011-730-3, 24,90 €
for mixed choir, soprano, pf and glspThe Touch of Christmas is a testament of love to the nature and the Christmas season. Available also in Finnish (Joulun kosketus). The Touch of Christmas: 55011-460-9, € 7,20 Buy now
for saxophone trioKyllönen’s beautiful and tranquil small-scale polyphonic pieces were originally written for women’s choir. This transcription for saxophone trio (soprano, alto, baritone) is done by the composer. Three movements: Alleluia, vidimus stellam; Alleluia II, Alleluia III. Score and parts: 55011-445-6, € 22,50
