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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
Oskar Merikanto, composed in 1910…
3Two Impromptus, Op. 44Oskar Merikanto
Two Impromptus, Op. 44Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Born in Helsinki, Finland in Northern Europe, O...
4Kesailta (Summer evening), Op. 1Oskar Merikanto
Kesailta (Summer evening), Op. 1Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A Fin who was active from the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century…
5Pikku Anja’s Life, Op. 112, No. 4: “Story”Oskar Merikanto
Pikku Anja’s Life, Op. 112, No. 4: “Story”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Mr. Oskar Merikanto is a Nordic Finn...
6Gentle Waltz, Op. 33Oskar Merikanto
Gentle Waltz, Op. 33Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Born in Finland to Swedish parents…
7Album Leaves, Op. 3: No. 5 “Andante con espressione”Oskar Merikanto
Album Leaves, Op. 3: No. 5 “Andante con espressione”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Finnish composer Oskar Merikanto from Scandinavia...
8Chopin-style Waltz, Op. 6 No. 5Oskar Merikanto
Chopin-style Waltz, Op. 6 No. 5Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Finnish composer Oskar Merikanto from Scandinavia...
9Scherzo, Op. 6 No. 4Oskar Merikanto
Scherzo, Op. 6 No. 4Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Mr. Oskar Merikanto is Finland's...
10Romance, Op. 12Oskar Merikanto
Romance, Op. 12Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Mr. Oskar Merikanto, in the late 19th century…
11Impromptu, Op. 76 No. 3Oskar Merikanto
Impromptu, Op. 76 No. 3Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Mr. Oskar Merikanto is a Finn...
12A Pastoral on a Summer Night, Op.16-2Oskar Merikanto
A Pastoral on a Summer Night, Op.16-2Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
Finnish composer Oskar 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
Finnish composer Oskar 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
Mr. Oskar Merikanto is Finland's...
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
The Nordic country of Finland, blessed with outstanding musical talent…
16Song, Op. 92 No. 4 “Tears”Oskar Merikanto
Song, Op. 92 No. 4 “Tears”Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
The master composer born in Finland, Oskar...
17Barcarolle, Op. 65Oskar Merikanto
Barcarolle, Op. 65Oskar Merikantoplay_arrow
A flowing melody set to the rhythm of a boat song...