# Leevi Madetoja (1887-1947)

> Leevi Madetoja, composer – 33 recordings on Ondine. Recordings include Sibelius Recordings (15 CD Box Set); A Century of Finnish Classics · 5 CD collection…

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/madetoja-leevi

- **Role:** Composer
- **Dates:** 1887-1947

## Works

- Yrtit tummat (Dark-Hued Leaves), Op. 9/1
- Yksin (Alone), Op. 2/2
- Vieno siipi (Soft Wing), Op. 26/2
- Vaarsang (Spring Song), Op. 44/4
- Tähtitaivas (The Starry Sky), Op. 2/4
- Tuulinen sää (Windy Weather), Op. 25/3
- Tule kanssani (Take My Hand), Op. 9/3
- Terve päivä Pohjolan (Hail, O Daylight in the North), Op. 49/1
- Talvinen tie (Wintry Road), Op. 25/2
- Taas kaukaa laulavat lauluaan (From Afar I Hear Them Singing), O
- Synnyinmaja (Birth-cottage), Op. 25/4
- Syksy-sarja (Autumn song cycle), Op. 68
- Suomen puu (Finland’s Tree), Op. 49/2
- Serenadi (Serenade), Op. 16/1
- Sang bag Ploven (Song at The Plough), Op. 44/1
- Rukous (Prayer), Op. 9/4
- Romance sans paroles (Romance Without Words), Op. 36
- Puhjetessa kukka puhtain (A Flower Is Purest When Opening)
- Pohjoispohjalaisia kansanlauluja (Folk Songs from Northern Ostro
- Ota se kaunis kannel taas (Take Up That Fair Kantele Again)
- Nuorison lauluja (Songs of Youth), Op. 20b
- Mestarin käsky (The Word of The Master), Op. 71/2
- Merituuli (Sea Wind), Op. 26/4
- Majan ma tahtoisin rakentaa (I Would Build A Hut), Op. 26/3
- Lähdettyäs (Since Thou Didst Leave), Op. 2/1
- Luulit, mä katselin sua (You Thought I Was Watching You)
- Lintu sininen (Bluebird)
- Laulu näytelmästä Vuoksen varrella (Song from the play Vuoksen v
- Land i vår sång (Land in Our Song)
- Kristallikukkia (Crystal Flowers), Op. 16/2
- Kehtolaulu (Lullaby), Op. 16/3
- Kas! Tuolla lentää haukka
- Kaihoni (My Longing), Op. 60/2
- Jää hyvästi (Farewell), Op. 26/1
- Juha - Opera in Six Tableaux
- Ilta (Evening), Op. 60/3
- Hymyi Hypnos (Hypnos Smiled), Op. 9/2
- Heijaa, heijaa (Swing, Swing), Op. 60/1
- Geisha, Op. 9/5
- Far, hvor flyver Svanerne hen? (Father, Whither Fly The Swans?),
- Det gyldenhvide Himmellys (The Golden-white Light of Heaven), Op
- Enkelien joululaulu (Ylistäkää Jumalaa, taivas ja maa)
- Arkihuolesi kaikki heitä (Cast Off Thy Everyday Cares)
- Seimeen syntynyt
- Kotihin mielin (I Want to Go Home), Op. 71/1
- 626 Tuolla taivaan asunnoissa
- Two Songs from Okon Fuoko Suite, Op. 58 (1925-1927)
- Pohjalaisia-sarjasta (The Ostrobothnians suite), Op. 52
- Sunnuntaiaamu
- Heinäväen polska
- Talvikuutamolla (By Winter moonlight), Op. 26/5
- Talviaamu (Winter morning), Op. 2/3
- Vihurin laulu (Song of the Winter wind)
- Kullervo, Op. 15
- Symphony No. 2, Op. 35
- Elegy, Op. 4/1
- Symphony No. 1 Madetoja
- Symphony No. 3 Madetoja
- Okon Fuoko suite
- Tähtitaivas
- Sunday Morning

## Discography on Ondine (33)

- [Leif Segerstam & Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Sibelius Recordings (15 CD Box Set)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1500-2q.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam (ODE 1500-2Q, 2025)
- [Finland 100: A Century of Finnish Classics · 5 CD collection celebrating 100 years of Finland's independence · Orchestral Works I & II · Concertos · Vocal Works · Chamber Music](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1300-2q.md): Various Finnish artist, orchestras and conductors (ODE 1300-2Q, 2016)
- [Chrismas Carols](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1252-2.md): Soile Isokoski · Lapland Chamber Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor (ODE 1252-2, 2014)
- [Finnish National Opera Christmas: Suomen Kansallisoopperan joulu](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1257-2.md): Finnish National Opera Soloists, Choir, Children's Choir and Orchestra · Michael Güttler, conductor (ODE 1257-2, 2014)
- [Leevi Madetoja: Symphonies 1 & 3 · Okon Fuoko Suite](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1211-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor (ODE 1211-2, 2014)
- [Leevi Madetoja: Symphony No. 2 · Kullervo · Elegy](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1212-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · John Storgårds (ODE 1212-2, 2013)
- [Virsiä: Hengellisiä lauluja · Sacred Songs & Hymns · Product available in Finland only · 3CD set](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1228-2t.md): Soile Isokoski · Marita Viitasalo · Helsingin kaupunginorkesteri · John Storgårds (ODE 1228-2T, 2012)
- [Soi kunniaksi Luojan](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1159-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1159-2, 2010)
- [Kiitosta soi lauluni: Kauneimpia hengellisiä lauluja](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1170-2d.md): Soile Isokoski · Karita Mattila · Jorma Hynninen · Sauli Tiilikainen · Esa Ruuttunen · Tapiolan Kuoro (ODE 1170-2D, 2010)
- [Matti Salminen: Elämäni lauluja. A Finnish Songbook](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1135-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor (ODE 1135-2, 2008)
- [Valkoiset ruusut. Musiikkia Suomi-filmeistä: (Music from Finnish motion pictures)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1136-2.md): Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano · Tommi Hakala, baritone · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor (ODE 1136-2, 2008)
- [Muistojen joulu. Nostalgic Christmas: (YLE Archives 1954-56)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1116-2.md): Sulo Saarits · Mauno Kuusisto · Peipposet · Radiokuoro · Tyttötertsetti · ja muita (ODE 1116-2, 2007)
- [Pictures from Finland: Kuvia Suomesta](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1112-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor · Photo album + CD (ODE 1112-2, 2007)
- [Hymns in Finnish.: Soile Isokoski laulaa virsiä](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1070-2.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Marita Viitasalo, piano & reed organ (ODE 1070-2, 2005)
- [Finnish Sacred Songs: Suomalainen rukous](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1034-2.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor (ODE 1034-2, 2003)
- [Leevi Madetoja: Complete Lieder Vol. 2](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-995-2.md): Helena Juntunen, soprano · Gustav Djupsjöbacka, piano (ODE 995-2, 2003)
- [Karita's Christmas](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1010-2.md): Karita Mattila, soprano · Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis · Turku Philharmonic Orchestra · Pertti Pekkanen, conductor (ODE 1010-2, 2002)
- [Karitan Joulu. Kauneimpia joululauluja](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1009-2.md): Karita Mattila, soprano · Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis · Turku Philharmonic Orchestra · Pertti Pekkanen, conductor (ODE 1009-2, 2002)
- [Leevi Madetoja: Complete Lieder Vol. 1](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-996-2.md): Gabriel Suovanen, baritone · Gustav Djupsjöbacka, piano (ODE 996-2, 2002)
- [Tuo armon valkokyyhky. Tunnelmallisen joulun juhla (Christmas Carols)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-985-2.md): Johanna Rusanen, soprano · Finnish Radio Chamber Choir · Timo Nuoranne, conductor (ODE 985-2, 2001)
- [Karita Live!](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-968-2.md): Karita Mattila, soprano · Finnish RSO · Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor (ODE 968-2, 2000)
- [Jorma Hynninen: Minä laulan sun iltasi tähtiin (Summer Moods)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-880-2.md): Jorma Hynninen, baritone · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Ulf Söderblom, conductor (ODE 880-2, 1997)
- [Loista joulun tähtönen!: Christmas Carols and Arias](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-857-2.md): Monica Groop, mezzo-soprano · Sympaatti Youth Choir · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Markus Lehtinen, conductor (ODE 857-2, 1995)
- [Jouluyö, juhlayö. Savonlinnan Oopperajuhlien joulu](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-814-2.md): Matti Salminen · Savonlinna Opera Festival Chorus · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Kyösti Haatanen, conductor (ODE 814-2, 1993)
- [Leevi Madetoja: Juha - Opera in Six Tableaux](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-714-2.md): Jorma Hynninen, juha · Maija Lokka, marja · Eero Erkkilä, shemeikka · Finnish Radio Youth Choir · Finnish RSO · Jussi Jalas, conductor (ODE 714-2, 1988)
- [Seasons of Finnish Lifestyle](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1152-2.md): Photo album + CD (ODE 1152-2, 2009)
- [Joulun tähdet. Star Christmas: featuring Karita Mattila · Soile Isokoski · Lilli Paasikivi · Johanna Rusanen-Kartano · Jorma Hynninen · Matti Salminen](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1138-2.md): Pertti Pekkanen, conductor · Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo-soprano · Soile Isokoski, soprano · Tapiola Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor · Turku Philharmonic Orchestra · Matti Salminen, bass · Helsinki Chamber Choir · Timo Nuoranne, conductor · YL Male Voice Choir · Kyösti Haatanen, conductor · Jorma Panula, conductor · Ulf Söderblom, conductor · Jyväskylä Sinfonia · Jorma Hynninen, baritone · The Musica Choir of Jyväskylä · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Karita Mattila, soprano · Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir · Erkki Pohjola, conductor · Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano (ODE 1138-2, 2008)
- [Finland. A Celebration of Music and Nature](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1053-2q.md): Various Finnish Artists (ODE 1053-2Q, 2008)
- [Music and Silence in Finnish Symbolism](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-684-2.md): Photo album + CD · accompanying the Ateneum Art Museum's 2007 summer exhibition (ODE 684-2, 2007)
- [Land of the Midnight Sun: Music and Images from Finland](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1093-2.md): Photo album + CD (ODE 1093-2, 2006)
- [Joulu Ainolassa. Christmas in Ainola](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-966-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 966-2, 2000)
- [Kauneimmat joululaulut. Christmas Carols](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-948-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 948-2, 1999)
- [Jorma Hynninen: Profile of a Great Career](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-944-2.md): Classic Stars Chamber Orchestra · Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra · Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor · Pekka Haapasalo, conductor · Jorma Hynninen, baritone · Kari Tikka, conductor · Ulf Söderblom, conductor · Pentti Koskimies, piano · Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra · Okko Kamu, conductor · Finnish National Opera Orchestra · Estonian Symphony Orchestra · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Ralf Gothóni, piano · Aira Johansson, piano · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Jorma Panula, conductor · Joensuu City Orchestra · Eri Klas, conductor · Markus Lehtinen, conductor (ODE 944-2, 1999)