# Malmsténin Aapinen. Rakkaimmat lastenlaulut: (Children Songs by Georg Malmstén)

> Malmsténin Aapinen. Rakkaimmat lastenlaulut: (Children Songs by Georg Malmstén) – Matti Salminen, Eija Ahvo…. Ondine ODE 1119-2, CD, released March 2008.

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1119-2

- **Composer:** Malmsténin Aapinen. Rakkaimmat lastenlaulut
- **Work(s):** (Children Songs by Georg Malmstén)
- **Performers:** Matti Salminen, vocalist; Eija Ahvo, vocalist; Thelma Romu, vocalist; Kameleonttikuoro; Tapiola Sinfonietta; Jyri Nissilä, conductor
- **Label:** Ondine
- **Catalogue no.:** ODE 1119-2
- **Format:** CD
- **Release date:** 1 March 2008
- **EAN / UPC:** 0761195111925
- **Tracks:** 14, total 57:18
- **Genres:** Crossover / Jazz, Children, Vocal

## Track listing

**Georg Malmstén**

1. Alkusoitto (7:20)
2. Sairas karhunpoika (2:51)
3. Neljä kissanpoikaa (3:42)
4. Mikkihiiri merihädässä (4:12)
5. Tottelematon Tipi (4:59)
6. Hyljätty nukke (3:04)
7. Mikkihiiri ja Susihukka (3:26)
8. Safiiri (välisoitto) (3:31)
9. Nuku, pikkumies (4:01)
10. Leppäkertun suru (3:43)
11. Jänöjussin mäenlasku (4:29)
12. Mikkihiiri ja vuorenpeikko (3:23)
13. Isän kanssa keinulla (3:07)
14. Nukkumatti (5:30)

## About this recording

This CD contains the sound recording of the acclaimed stage production Malmsténin Aapinen ("Malmstén's Alphabet"). A Finnish star cast including bass singer Matti Salminen and actresses Eija Ahvo and Thelma Romu guide the listener through the nostalgic world of Georg Malmstén's children songs. Jyri Nissilä conducts the Tapiola Sinfonietta and the Kameleontti Children's Choir.

Georg Malmstén (1902-1981) was probably the most popular Finnish entertainer of the 20th century. He originally aspired to become an opera singer and actually performed with Aino Ackté at the Savonlinna Opera Festival in 1930. After his records had become best-sellers, he moved towards a career in popular music. He eventually made over 800 recordings, ranging from children's songs to foxtrots and tangos. His children's songs have been hugely popular in Finland.

The 2008 stage production of Malmsténin Aapinen is a co-production of the Finnish National Opera and Tapiola Sinfonietta, written and directed by Eija Ahvo.

## Features

Booklet with liner notes and the song lyrics in Finnish

## Buy or stream

- [Buy](https://Ondine.lnk.to/ODE11192OW)

## Related pages

- [Georg Malmstén (1902-1981)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/malmst-n-georg.md)
- [Matti Salminen, bass](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/salminen-matti.md)
- [Eija Ahvo, vocalist](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/ahvo-eija.md)
- [Thelma Romu, vocalist](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/romu-thelma.md)
- [Kameleonttikuoro, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/kameleonttikuoro.md)
- [Tapiola Sinfonietta, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/tapiola-sinfonietta.md)
- [Jyri Nissilä, Conductor](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/nissil-jyri.md)

## Also recommended

- [Lastenlaulujen aarreaitta](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1061-2.md): Oskari Pennanen, child soprano · Mari Palo, soprano · Kai Hyttinen, baritone · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor (ODE 1061-2, 2005)