Ralf Gothoni

Ralf Gothoni

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Ralf Georg Nils Gothóni is a Finnish pianist, conductor, and composer born on May 2, 1946, in Rauma. He began studying piano at age five and debuted with an orchestra at fifteen. During the Schubertiade 1977 in Helsinki, Gothóni performed as an accompanist for approximately 450 lieder by Franz Schubert. He served as the artistic director of the Savonlinna Opera Festival from 1984 to 1987 and principal conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra between 2000 and 2009. Gothóni held professorships at the Sibelius Academy and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin. His discography included recordings of Schubert: Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 and Sallinen: Chamber Music. He composed three chamber operas, including Le Chien, and authored the book Luova hetki. Gothóni received the Order of the Lion of Finland in 1990 and the Gilmore Artist Award in 1994. 

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Merikanto : Miksi laulan, Op. 20 No. 2 (Why Do I Sing)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
01:04
Writer: J.H. Erkko / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
02
Merikanto : Muistellessa, Op. 11 No. 2 (Remembering)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
03:46
Writer: J.H. Erkko / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
03
Merikanto : Myrskylintu, Op. 30 No. 4 (The Thunderbird)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
03:00
Writer: Kasimir Leino / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
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Merikanto : Kiitävi aatos kaipuun siivin (My Thoughts Fly on Wings of Longing)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
01:09
Writer: Rafael Engelberg / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
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Musica nostalgica
Arto Noras
Cello Music
04:21
Composers: Alfred Schnittke

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Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
℗ 2025 DUX Recording Producers
19-12-2025
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
01
Cello Sonata No. 3: I. Moderato
Arto Noras
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
09:46
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
02
Cello Sonata No. 3: II. Allegro con moto
Arto Noras
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
05:22
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
03
Cello Sonata No. 3: III. Lamentoso
Arto Noras
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
08:51
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
04
Cello Sonata No. 3: IV. Allegro con brio
Arto Noras
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
09:53
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
05
Violin Sonata No. 3: I. Moderato
Ju-Young Baek
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
10:41
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
06
Violin Sonata No. 3: II. Allegro vivace
Ju-Young Baek
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
03:48
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
07
Violin Sonata No. 3: III. Andantino
Ju-Young Baek
Jeajoon Ryu: Sonatas Nos. 3
08:45
Composers: Jeajoon Ryu
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Mozart Symphonies
℗ 2024 Korean Chamber Orchestra
17-12-2024
Mozart Symphonies
01
Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338 : Mozart: Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338: I. Allegro vivace
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
06:49
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
02
Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338 : Mozart: Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338: II. Andante di molto
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
06:40
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
03
Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338 : Mozart: Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338: III. Finale. Allegro vivace
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
05:24
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
04
Symphony No. 10 in G Major, K. 74 : Mozart: Symphony No. 10 in G Major, K. 74: I. [Allegro]
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
03:08
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
05
Symphony No. 10 in G Major, K. 74 : Mozart: Symphony No. 10 in G Major, K. 74: II. [Andante]
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
02:35
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
06
Symphony No. 10 in G Major, K. 74 : Mozart: Symphony No. 10 in G Major, K. 74: III. [Allegro]
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
02:07
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
07
Symphony No. 33 in B-Flat Major, K. 319 : Mozart: Symphony No. 33 in B-Flat Major, K. 319: I. Allegro assai
Korean Chamber Orchestra
Mozart Symphonies
06:40
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
℗ 2022 DUX
18-03-2022
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
01
Cello Suite: I. Preludio
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
03:28
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
02
Cello Suite: II. Serenade
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
01:49
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
03
Cello Suite: III. Sarabande
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
02:44
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
04
Cello Suite: IV. Tempo di valse
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
02:38
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
05
Cello Suite: V. Allegro con bravura
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
01:47
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
06
Cello Suite: VI. Aria
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
01:49
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
07
Cello Suite: VII. Scherzo
Arto Noras
Penderecki, Ryu & Shostakovich: Cello Works
03:24
Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
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Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
℗ 2015 CPO
03-02-2015
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
01
Cello Sonata, Op. 86: I. Barcarole, con variazione
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
05:23
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
02
Cello Sonata, Op. 86: II. Serenata
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
05:58
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
03
Cello Sonata, Op. 86: III. Scherzo, quasi l'ultimo tango
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
03:30
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
04
Cello Sonata, Op. 86: IV. Il modo grave e lirico - Epilogo
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
08:08
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
05
From a Swan Song, Op. 67
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
13:30
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
06
Piano Trio, Op. 96
Elina Vahala
Sallinen: Piano Trio, Op. 96, Cello Sonata, Op. 86 & From a Swan Song, Op. 67
18:17
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
Pianostalgia
℗ 1977 Finnlevy
25-04-2014
Pianostalgia
01
Sibelius : Musette Op. 27 No. 3
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
02:07
02
Sibelius: 10 Bagatelles, Op. 34: No. 1, Valse
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
01:53
Composers: Jean Sibelius
03
Madetoja : Pieni satu Op.31 No.3 [A small tale]
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
02:14
Composers: Leevi Madetoja (1887-1947)
04
Collan: Rose-Marie
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
01:54
05
Kaski : Valsette Op.17 No.2
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
01:43
Composers: Heino Kaski (1885-1957)
06
Kuula : Morning Song Op.2 No.3 [Aamulaulu]
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
01:24
Composers: Toivo Kuula (1883-1918)
07
Kuula: Lampaan polska
Ralf Gothoni
Pianostalgia
03:07
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Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
℗ 2013 Ondine
01-11-2013
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
01
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: I. Allegro
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
13:45
Composers: Johannes Brahms
02
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: II. Intermezzo. Allegro ma non troppo
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
08:01
Composers: Johannes Brahms
03
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: III. Andante con moto
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
10:14
Composers: Johannes Brahms
04
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: IV. Rondo alla zingarese. Presto
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
08:52
Composers: Johannes Brahms
05
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60: I. Allegro ma non troppo
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
10:43
Composers: Johannes Brahms
06
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60: II. Scherzo. Allegro
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
04:03
Composers: Johannes Brahms
07
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60: III. Andante
Peter Csaba
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 &3
10:14
Composers: Johannes Brahms
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Pianon juhlaa
℗ 1987 Finnlevy
14-06-2013
Pianon juhlaa
01
Sibelius : Musette Op. 27 No. 3
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
02:07
02
Kuula : Morning Song Op.2 No.3 [Aamulaulu]
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
01:24
Composers: Toivo Kuula (1883-1918)
03
Kuula: Lampaan polska
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
03:07
04
Trad : Neljä kansanlaulua
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
03:38
05
Merikanto: Kesäilta Op.1
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
01:48
06
Merikanto : Valse à la Chopin, Op. 6 No. 5
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
01:13
Composers: Oskar Merikanto
07
Järnefelt: Berceuse
Ralf Gothoni
Pianon juhlaa
02:20
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Bach: Keyboard Concertos
℗ 2013 Ondine
05-02-2013
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
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Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 43/2, H. 472: I. Allegro di molto
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
07:10
Composers: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
02
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 43/2, H. 472: II. Andante
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
06:45
Composers: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
03
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 43/2, H. 472: III. Allegretto
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
08:27
Composers: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
04
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Op. 7, No. 3, W. C57: I. Allegro con spirito
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
05:41
Composers: Johann Christian Bach
05
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Op. 7, No. 3, W. C57: II. Rondeau. Allegretto
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
05:17
Composers: Johann Christian Bach
06
Keyboard Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 7. No. 5, W. C59: I. Allegro di molto
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
07:02
Composers: Johann Christian Bach
07
Keyboard Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 7. No. 5, W. C59: II. Andante
Anastasia Injushina
Bach: Keyboard Concertos
06:25
Composers: Johann Christian Bach
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Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
℗ 2006 BIS Records, a division of Platoon Ltd
01-01-2006
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
01
Violin Sonata No. 2, "Quasi una Sonata": Quasi una sonata (Version for violin and orchestra)
Ulf Wallin
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
22:39
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
02
Moz-Art a la Haydn
Tero Latvala
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
11:56
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
03
Suite in the Old Style: I. Pastorale (Arr. V. Spivakov and V. Milman for chamber orchestra)
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
04:05
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
04
Suite in the Old Style: II. Ballet (Arr. V. Spivakov and V. Milman for chamber orchestra)
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
02:10
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
05
Suite in the Old Style: III. Minuet (Arr. V. Spivakov and V. Milman for chamber orchestra)
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
03:29
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
06
Suite in the Old Style: IV. Fugue (Arr. V. Spivakov and V. Milman for chamber orchestra)
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
02:23
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
07
Suite in the Old Style: V. Pantomime (Arr. V. Spivakov and V. Milman for chamber orchestra)
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Schnittke: Quasi una Sonata - Suite in the Old Style
03:56
Composers: Alfred Schnittke
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Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
℗ 2006 CPO
01-01-2006
Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
01
Introduction and Tango Overture, Op. 74b
Ralf Gothoni
Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
10:21
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
02
Chamber Music III, Op. 58, "the Nocturnal Dances of Don Juanquijote"
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
20:13
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
03
Elegia Sebastian Knightille (Elegy for Sebastian Knight), Op. 10: Elegy for Sebastian Knight, Op. 10
Arto Noras
Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
04:30
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
04
Chamber Music IV, Op. 79, "Metamophoses of Elegy for Sebastian Knight"
Ralf Gothoni
Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
17:03
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
05
Chamber Music V, Op. 80, "Barabbas Variations"
Mika Väyrynen
Sallinen: Chamber Music Iii, Vi and V / Introduction and Tango Overture / Elegy for Sebastian Knight
20:58
Composers: Aulis Sallinen
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
℗ 2005 CPO
01-07-2005
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
01
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 1, Notturno. Jossakin kuuntelee korva, pelon virittämä
Riikka Rantanen
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
10:22
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
02
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 2, Easter I. Minun päiväni, minun päiväni ne rientävät nopeammin kuin juoksija
Juha Kotilainen
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
05:34
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
03
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 3, Easter II. Hiljainen kumina ylläni
Petteri Salomaa
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
08:18
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
04
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 4, Easter III. Olen väsynyt elämään
Juha Kotilainen
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
05:03
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
05
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 5, Pas de deux. Nouse, pohjatuuli, tule, etelätuuli!
Mari Palo
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
06:16
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
06
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 6, Passacaglia. Turhuuksien turhuus, sanoi Saarnaaja
Riikka Rantanen
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
10:52
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
07
Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84: Dialogue 7, Finale. Suuri kaunis alakuloisuus
Kalle Holmberg
Sallinen: Barabbas Dialogues, Op. 84
10:07
Writer: Aulis Sallinen - Bible - Lassi Nummi / Composers: Aulis Sallinen
French Music for Wind Quintet
℗ 2005 Naxos
01-02-2005
French Music for Wind Quintet
01
Sextet for Wind Quintet & Piano, FP 100: I. Allegro vivace
Ralf Gothoni
French Music for Wind Quintet
08:08
Composers: Francis Poulenc
02
Sextet for Wind Quintet & Piano, FP 100: II. Divertissement (Andantino)
Ralf Gothoni
French Music for Wind Quintet
04:48
Composers: Francis Poulenc
03
Sextet for Wind Quintet & Piano, FP 100: III. Finale (Prestissimo)
Ralf Gothoni
French Music for Wind Quintet
05:45
Composers: Francis Poulenc
04
3 pièces brèves: I. Allegro
Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
French Music for Wind Quintet
02:21
Composers: Jacques Ibert
05
3 pièces brèves: II. Andante
Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
French Music for Wind Quintet
01:37
Composers: Jacques Ibert
06
3 pièces brèves: III. Assez lent - Allegro scherzando
Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
French Music for Wind Quintet
02:57
Composers: Jacques Ibert
07
La cheminee du roi Rene, Op. 205: I. Cortege
Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
French Music for Wind Quintet
01:59
Composers: Darius Milhaud
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Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
℗ 2011 Finlandia Records
27-01-1999
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
01
Merikanto : Miksi laulan, Op. 20 No. 2 (Why Do I Sing)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
01:04
Writer: J.H. Erkko / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
02
Merikanto : Muistellessa, Op. 11 No. 2 (Remembering)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
03:46
Writer: J.H. Erkko / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
03
Merikanto : Myrskylintu, Op. 30 No. 4 (The Thunderbird)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
03:00
Writer: Kasimir Leino / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
04
Merikanto : Metsäkyyhkyset, Op. 47 No. 1 (The Wood-Doves)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
02:37
Writer: J. Blicher-Clausen / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
05
Merikanto : Soi vienosti murheeni soitto, Op. 36 No. 6 (Play Softly, Thou Tune of My Mournin')
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
02:10
Writer: H. Ansa / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
06
Merikanto : Annina
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
02:26
Writer: Daniel Fallstrom / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
07
Merikanto : Laatokka, Op. 83 No. 1 (Lake Ladoga)
Jorma Hynninen
Oskar Merikanto : The Most Beautiful Songs
03:50
Writer: Mikko Uotinen / Composers: Oskar Merikanto
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Villa-Lobos, H.: Choros No. 11
℗ 1998 Ondine
01-01-1998
Villa-Lobos, H.: Choros No. 11
01
Choros No. 11: I. —
Ralf Gothoni
Villa-Lobos, H.: Choros No. 11
20:56
Composers: Heitor Villa-Lobos
02
Choros No. 11: II. —
Ralf Gothoni
Villa-Lobos, H.: Choros No. 11
15:20
Composers: Heitor Villa-Lobos
03
Choros No. 11: III. —
Ralf Gothoni
Villa-Lobos, H.: Choros No. 11
25:13
Composers: Heitor Villa-Lobos
Contemporary Finnish Music
℗ 1995 BIS Records, a division of Platoon Ltd
31-01-1995
Contemporary Finnish Music
01
Butterflied, Op. 39: I. Introduction
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
02:15
Composers: Pehr Henrik Nordgren
02
Butterflied, Op. 39: II. Souls
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
02:42
Composers: Pehr Henrik Nordgren
03
Butterflied, Op. 39: III. Fluttering
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
01:57
Composers: Pehr Henrik Nordgren
04
Butterflied, Op. 39: IV. Dance
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
02:00
Composers: Pehr Henrik Nordgren
05
Butterflied, Op. 39: V. Autumn
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
03:08
Composers: Pehr Henrik Nordgren
06
Midnight, Op. 83
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
07:54
Composers: Erik Bergman
07
Touching, Op. 40: …Touching…, Op. 40
Jukka Savijoki
Contemporary Finnish Music
15:39
Composers: Paavo Heininen
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