# Erkki Melartin (1875-1937)

> Erkki Melartin, composer – 30 recordings on Ondine. Equally renowned as a composer and as a conductor, Melartin was responsible in the early decades of this…

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/melartin-erkki

- **Role:** Composer
- **Dates:** 1875-1937

## Biography

Equally renowned as a composer and as a conductor, Melartin was responsible in the early decades of this century for introducing Finnish audiences to the music of Mahler, Strauss, and other moderns. His own music - crowned by the six symphonies - reveals his complete familiarity with the late Romantic style, while maintaining a richly individual voice.

## Works

- String Trio, Op. 133
- Scherzo (from Symphony No. 1, Op. 30/1)
- Perhosvalssi (Butterfly Waltz)
- Minuet
- Marian kehtolaulu
- Intermezzo (from Symphony No. 5, Op. 90)
- Juhlamarssi näytelmästä Prinsessa Ruusunen (Festive March)
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 60
- Symphony No. 6, Op. 100 (1925)
- Symphony No. 2 (1904)
- Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 30/1 (1902)
- Pastorale (from Suite Lyrique No. 3)
- Kerjäläislapsen kehtolaulu (Lullaby for a Beggar Boy)
- Sade (Rain), from Surullinen puutarha (The Melancholy Garden), O
- 600 Hyvyyden voiman ihmeelliseen suojaan
- Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 40 (1907)
- Symphony No. 4, Op. 80 "Summer Symphony" (1912)
- Symphony No. 5, Op. 90 "Sinfonia Brevis" (1916)
- Suite lyrique No. 3 "Impressions de Belgique"
- Three Pieces for Piano, Op. 8
- The Melancholy Garden, Op. 52
- Noli me tangere, Op. 87
- Legends, Op. 98
- Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 111 "Fantasia Apocaliptica"
- Minä metsän polkuja kuljen (Along forest paths I wander)
- Prinsessa Ruusunen (Sleeping Beauty Suite), Op. 22
- Lapin joulu
- Traumgesicht
- Marjatta, Op. 79
- The Blue Pearl

## Discography on Ondine (30)

- [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)
- [Leif Segerstam 80 Years: (Digital Album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1470-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Turku Philharmonic Orchestra · Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra · Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (ODE 1470-2, 2024)
- [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)
- [Erkki Melartin: Traumsgesicht, Op. 70 · Marjatta for soprano and orchestra, Op. 79 · Music from the ballet The Blue Pearl, Op. 160](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1283-2.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Hannu Lintu, conductor (ODE 1283-2, 2016)
- [Chrismas Carols](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1252-2.md): Soile Isokoski · Lapland Chamber Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor (ODE 1252-2, 2014)
- [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)
- [Karita Mattila: Helsinki Recital (ODV 4004)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/odv-4004.md): Duparc · Saariaho · Rachmaninov · Dvorák · Karita Mattila, soprano · Martin Katz, piano · + Bonus CD (Lieder By German and Finnish composers) (ODV 4004, 2010)
- [Hymns in Finnish.: Soile Isokoski laulaa virsiä 2](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1117-2.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Marita Viitasalo, piano (ODE 1117-2, 2007)
- [Joulu tullut on](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1036-2.md): Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo soprano · Musica Choir · Jyväskylä Sinfonia · Ulf Söderblom, conductor (ODE 1036-2, 2003)
- [Northern Highlights](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-991-2.md): Various (ODE 991-2, 2001)
- [A Century of Finnish Chamber Music: Live from the Kuhmo Festival](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-984-2s.md): Various Artists (ODE 984-2S, 2002)
- [Soile Isokoski: Suomeni suloksi (Finnish Songs)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-963-2.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Marita Viitasalo, piano (ODE 963-2, 2000)
- [White Nights: Music of Tranquil Beauty](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-964-2.md): Various (ODE 964-2, 2000)
- [Nallekarhu konsertissa: Orkesterimusiikin suosikkeija lapsille](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-927-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor (ODE 927-2, 1999)
- [Erkki Melartin: The Complete Symphonies](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-931-2t.md): Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Leonid Grin, conductor (ODE 931-2T, 1999)
- [Erkki Melartin: Violin Concerto · Sleeping Beauty Suite · Lyric Suite No. 3](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-923-2.md): John Storgårds, violin · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor (ODE 923-2, 1999)
- [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)
- [Karita Mattila: From the Heart of Finland](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-892-2.md): Karita Mattila, soprano · Ilmo Ranta, piano (ODE 892-2, 1996)
- [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)
- [Scandinavian Rhapsody: A Selection of Orchestral Favourites](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-824-2.md): Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor (ODE 824-2, 1994)
- [Erkki Melartin: Works for Piano](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-724-2.md): Izumi Tateno, piano (ODE 724-2, 1989)
- [Seasons of Finnish Lifestyle](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1152-2.md): Photo album + CD (ODE 1152-2, 2009)
- [Talven taikaa: Music for Winter Moments](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1160-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 1160-2, 2009)
- [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)
- [Excellence: The Artistry of Karita Mattila](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1054-2.md): Karita Mattila, soprano (ODE 1054-2, 2004)
- [Classical Images from Finland](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1004-2.md): Photo album + CD (ODE 1004-2, 2002)
- [Land of a Thousand Lakes: The Beauty of Finnish National Romanticism](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-932-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 932-2, 1999)
- [Finnish Orchestral Favourites](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-863-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 863-2, 1995)

## Links

- [Finnish Music Information Centre](http://www.fimic.fi/melartin)