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Oskar Merikanto Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Oskar Merikanto is a Finnish composer who also made his mark as a music educator.

Known for his many talents, he performed his own works as a pianist, organist, and conductor, and created famous pieces including the Waltz of a Summer Night (Kesäillan valssi).

His son, Aarre Merikanto, also became an accomplished composer.

Here, we present a ranking of Oskar Merikanto’s most popular pieces—be sure to check it out!

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Oskar Merikanto Popular Song Rankings [2026]
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1Waltz, lentoOskar Merikanto
Waltz, lentoOskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Finnish composer Oskar Merikanto…
2Idyll, Op. 73, No. 1Oskar Merikanto
Idyll, Op. 73, No. 1Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A gentle piano piece composed by Merikanto
3Two Impromptus, Op. 44Oskar Merikanto
Two Impromptus, Op. 44Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
An Inspiring Piano Work from Finland
4Kesailta (Summer evening), Op. 1Oskar Merikanto
Kesailta (Summer evening), Op. 1Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A summer dusk scene piece by a Finnish composer
5Pikku 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
6Gentle Waltz, Op. 33Oskar Merikanto
Gentle Waltz, Op. 33Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Works by the Finnish composer Merikanto
7Album 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
8Chopin-style Waltz, Op. 6 No. 5Oskar Merikanto
Chopin-style Waltz, Op. 6 No. 5Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
The elegant waltz by the Finnish composer Melartin
9Scherzo, Op. 6 No. 4Oskar Merikanto
Scherzo, Op. 6 No. 4Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A delightful, lively piece by Merikanto
10Romance, Op. 12Oskar Merikanto
Romance, Op. 12Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A piano piece on a love theme composed by Merikanto
11Impromptu, Op. 76 No. 3Oskar Merikanto
Impromptu, Op. 76 No. 3Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A lyrical piano piece composed by Merikanto
12A 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
13From 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
14From 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
15From 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
16Song, 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
17Barcarolle, Op. 65Oskar Merikanto
Barcarolle, Op. 65Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A barcarolle expressing the tranquility of a Finnish lakeside