Murto Matti: Under the North Star, Chamber music by Matti Murto

¨UNDER THE NORTH STAR¨, Chamber Music by Matti Murto, accordionist Matti Rantanen with his friends

1–3) Trio No. 2 for violin, cello and accordion: Prelude/Poema/Perpetuum Mobile(1999)

4–7) Sacred Suite for accordion: ¨Dona eis pacem¨; Chorale/Ricercar/Toccata/Fugue (2004)

8) Meditation for accordion (1975/2000)

9–12) Dansincg Suite for violin, cello and accordion; Bourrée/Burlesque/Tango/ Tarantella (1991–92)

13–24) Twelve Finnish Folk tunes for accordion, violin /viola or cello and ja woodwinds (flute/clarinet or bassoon).

In Talikkala Marcet place/Reel tunes/Longing/Hilu hilu/Timber-floater/My sweet-heart/Two maids/Blue and red roses/Summer night/Trees of the forest/A sad song/UNDER THE NORTH STAR)

Musicians:

• Matti Rantanen, accordion
• Pekka Kuusisto, violin (9–12, 15–16)
• Tuulia Ylönen, clarinet (13–14)
• Jussi Särkkä, bassoon (17–18)
• Jouko Mansnerus, viola (19–20)
• Mikael Helasvuo, flute (21–22)
• Marko Ylönen, cello (23–24)
• Signe Steimane, violin (1–3)
• Esa Laasanen cello (1–3)