Oskar Merikanto

Frans Oskar Merikanto [ ɔskɑr mɛrikɑntɔ ] (* August 5, 1868 in Helsinki, † February 17, 1924 in Hausjärvi - Oitti ) was a Finnish composer. His father changed the family name in 1882 by Mattson to Merikanto.

Merikanto studied in Helsinki, Leipzig and Berlin. In 1892 he became organist, 1911 opera conductor in Helsinki.

He composed three operas, violin, piano and organ pieces, choral works and songs. His son Aarre Merikanto became known as a composer.

Works

  • Pohjan Neiti (Miss of the North, for motives of Kalevala ), Singspiel, 1898
  • Tukkijoella ( lumberjack on the river ), incidental music, 1890
  • Elinan surma ( Elina's disappearance ), opera, 1909-1910
  • Regina from Emmeritz, opera, 1916-1919
  • Passacaglia in F sharp minor, Op 80 for organ
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