Recommendations from ELNA's Finnish working group, showcasing Finland and Sweden’s intertwined cultural history.
Ida Moberg – Lifvets sång (1909)
"Song of Life", a tone poem for orchestra. This is a colorful work depicting first life in the manner of scherzo, then "procession of the Dead" with thematic unity.
Ida Moberg – Johanne stämning (1942)
"Tones of Midsummer", a tone poem in three parts for orchestra. The 2nd movement Andante especially is highly recommended also for student ensembles. One of Moberg's last works, it exemplifies her use of persistent motives and light orchestration.
Laura Netzel – Stabat mater (1890)
Soloists, mixed choir and orchestra. She considered this to be her magnum opus and it is now available in a new orchestration.
Laura Netzel – Suite for violin and strings (1897)
Also arranged for string quartet. This is an easily approachable and melodic suite of four pieces with diverse atmospheres from lyrical passages to virtuosity.
Elfrida Andrée – Varför och därför (1874)
"Why and Because", a tone poem for orchestra. It is a work of exquisite melodic beauty and can be included as an overture into any orchestral concert.
Elfrida Andrée – Overture in g minor (1864)
For orchestra, also feasible for student orchestras. This is a technically sound piece of Andrée's early period, joyful instead of gloomy despite its minor key.
