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[Piano Pieces by Merikanto] Elegant Miniatures by a Nordic Finnish Composer

Oskar Merikanto was a composer born in 1868 in Helsinki, Finland, to Swedish parents.

Exceptionally multitalented, he was also a renowned performer who was active throughout Finland as a pianist, organist, and conductor, often presenting his own works himself.

In this article, we introduce selections from Merikanto’s output that were written for solo piano.

Please enjoy these serene and graceful pieces that evoke the landscapes of the Nordic north before your eyes.

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[Piano Pieces by Merikanto] Elegant Miniatures by a Nordic Finnish Composer
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1eastImpromptu, Op. 76 No. 3Oskar Merikanto
Impromptu, Op. 76 No. 3Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A lyrical piano piece composed by Merikanto
2eastIdyll, Op. 73, No. 1Oskar Merikanto
Idyll, Op. 73, No. 1Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
The graceful piano piece by the Finnish composer Merikanto
3eastChopin-style Waltz, Op. 6 No. 5Oskar Merikanto
Chopin-style Waltz, Op. 6 No. 5Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
The elegant waltz by the Finnish composer Melartin
4eastA Pastoral on a Summer Night, Op.16-2Oskar Merikanto
A Pastoral on a Summer Night, Op.16-2Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A lyrical piece by the Finnish composer Merikanto
5eastGentle Waltz, Op. 33Oskar Merikanto
Gentle Waltz, Op. 33Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Works by the Finnish composer Merikanto
6eastTwo Impromptus, Op. 44Oskar Merikanto
Two Impromptus, Op. 44Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
An Inspiring Piano Work from Finland
7eastScherzo, Op. 6 No. 4Oskar Merikanto
Scherzo, Op. 6 No. 4Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A delightful, lively piece by Merikanto
8eastFrom the Children’s World, Op. 31 No. 7: “The Village Musician”Oskar Merikanto
From the Children’s World, Op. 31 No. 7: “The Village Musician”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Melodic beauty and Nordic sentiment of a Finnish composer
9eastRomance, Op. 12Oskar Merikanto
Romance, Op. 12Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A piano piece on a love theme composed by Merikanto
10eastBarcarolle, Op. 65Oskar Merikanto
Barcarolle, Op. 65Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A barcarolle expressing the tranquility of a Finnish lakeside
11eastFrom the World of Children, Op. 31: No. 1 “The Praying Person”Oskar Merikanto
From the World of Children, Op. 31: No. 1 “The Praying Person”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Introduction to works by the Finnish composer Merikanto
12eastSong, Op. 92 No. 4 “Tears”Oskar Merikanto
Song, Op. 92 No. 4 “Tears”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
An introduction to the moving song works from Merikanto’s later years
13eastPikku Anja’s Life, Op. 112, No. 4: “Story”Oskar Merikanto
Pikku Anja’s Life, Op. 112, No. 4: “Story”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A children's piano suite by a Finnish composer
14eastAlbum Leaves, Op. 3: No. 5 “Andante con espressione”Oskar Merikanto
Album Leaves, Op. 3: No. 5 “Andante con espressione”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A gentle, lyrical masterpiece by the Finnish composer Merikanto
15eastFrom the World of Children, Op. 31, No. 2: “Sleep, My Pretty Little Doll — Lullaby”Oskar Merikanto
From the World of Children, Op. 31, No. 2: “Sleep, My Pretty Little Doll — Lullaby”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A gentle lullaby by a Finnish composer