List of compositions by Erkki Melartin

This is a comprehensive list of compositions by Erkki Melartin.

The works have been listed systematically. Within each group there are first works with opus number and then the works with an EM code. All the works with opus number have been published, if not specified otherwise. Most of the works with code EM are unpublished, and only the publishing information has been given. All information is based on the newest work catalog (December 2016). The work catalog is based on the archival material and manuscripts in several Finnish libraries and music archives (The National Library, The Library of Sibelius Academy, The library and archive of Sibelius Museum in Turku, the music library of The Finnish Broadcasting Company etc.). In addition, all the relevant printed music publications have been used during the compiling work.

Rough translations in English have been provided for the opus titles, but not for the original literal works, unless in Finnish only.

Operas Aino (opera), Op. 50 (1907-1908) - Libretto Jalmari Finne - Kalevala-mysterio kahdessa näytöksessä epilogineen solisteille, orkesterille and kanteleelle - A Kalevala mystery in two acts with an epilogue for soloists, orchestra and kantele Ainon aaria koivulle - Ainos aria till björken (Joel Rundt) - Ainos Arie an die Birke (Friedrich Ege) – Published for voice and piano

Other dramatic works Prinsessa Ruusunen, Op. 22 (1904) - Prinsessan Törnosa - Prinzessin Dornröschen – Music to a musical fairy tale by (Zachris Topelius, in Finnish by Aatto Suppanen in 5 acts for soloists, choir and orchestra. – Published partly as arrangements for voice and piano and for solo piano. Two unpublished suites exist. 1. Alkusoitto - Förspel - Vorspiel (piano arrangement published) 2. Paimentanssi - Herdedans - Hirtentanz (piano arrangement published) 12. Merimiesten laulu - Sjömanvisa - Der Seemann singt (arrangement for voice and piano published) 13. Puutarhurin laulu - Trädgårdsmästarens visa - Der Gärtner singt (arrangement for voice and piano published) 14. Kalastajien laulu - Der Fischer singt - Fiskarens sång (arrangement for voice and piano published) 15. Tonttutanssi - Tomtedans - Gnomentanz (piano arrangement published) 16. Menuetto - Menuet - Menuett (piano arrangement published) 17. Perhosvalssi - Perhoisvalssi - Fjärilsvals - Schmetterlingswalzer - Butterfly waltz (piano arrangement published) 18. Kuutamobaletti - Månskensbalett - Mondschein Ballet (piano arrangement published) 19. Valssi - Vals - Valse (piano arrangement published) 21. Kehruulaulu - Spinnvisa - Spinnerlied (piano arrangement published) 22. Doriinan laulu - Dorinas sång - Dorine singt (arrangement for voice and piano published) 30. Juhlamarssi - Festmarsch - Festival March - Häämarssi (arrangements for piano, salon orchestra, brass band and organ published) Hiiden miekka (Goblin's Sword), Op. 39 (1906) – Music to a play by Eino Leino. – Only partially published for voice and piano and for solo piano. Salome, Op. 41 (1905) – Music for choir and orchestra to a play by Oscar Wilde, in Finnish by Jussi Snellman, mostly unpublished. Salomes dans - Salomen tanssi - Salome tantzt – published 1906 as piano arrangement Ikuinen taistelu (Eternal struggle), Op. 63 (1905-1910) – A mystery for soloists, reciter, choir and orchestra to a play by Johannes Linnankoski, unpublished) Totuuden helmi (The Pearl of Truth), Op. 88 (1915) – Music for a fairy tale play by Zachris Topelius in Finnish by Ester Ståhlberg (the prologue), Tyko Hagman, Valter Juva and Viljo Tarkiainen for soloists, choir and chamber orchestra – Published arranged for voice and piano and solo piano. Tähtisilmä (Starry Eyed), Op. 124 (1924) – Music to a fairy tale play by Arvid Lydecken in three acts for soloists, choir and orchestra, mostly unpublished - Stjärnöga Laulan laulun linnullein – part 25 arranged for voice and piano and published Pan, Op. 161 (1929-1930) – Unpublished and unfinished music for a German film. Pohjolan häät (The Wedding in Pohjola), Op. 179 (1902) – Unpublished music to a play by J. H. Erkko for soloists, chouir, string quartet, harp, kantele and brass. Balkanin kuningatar (The Queen of the Balkans), EM021 (1903) - Music to a play by Nikola I, Petrovitš Njegoš, unfinished sketches. Halleluja, EM059 (1901) – Music to a play by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson for mixed choir and organ. Hannele, EM060 (1897-1901) - Music to a play by Gerhart Hauptmann, in Finnish by Jalmari Finne to mixed choir, piano, harmonium, organ and orchestra. Henrik IV (Henry IV), EM064 (1907) - Music to a play by William Shakespeare, in Finnish by Paavo Cajander for soloists and orchestra. Kevätaamun unelma (Un sogno d'una mattina primavera), EM110 (1905) – Music to a play by Gabriele D'Annunzio, in Finnish by Jalmari Hahl for orchestra. Valkoinen lootus (The White Lotus Flower), EM140 (1926) – Music to a play by Laura Soinne for soloists and an instrumental group. Meiram, EM156 (1897-1901) – Music to a play by Eino Leino for soloist and orchestra. Orlanda kuningatar (Queen Orlanda), EM177 (1906) – Music to a play by Catulle Mendès in Finnish by Jalmari Hahl for female choir and chamber orchestra. Simo Hurtta, EM213 (1908) – Music to play by Eino Leino for a soloist and kantele. Sisar Beatrice (Soeur Beatrice), EM214 (1903) – Music to a play by Maurice Maeterlinck in Finnish by Jalmari Finne for orchestra. Syöjättären satu (Fairy tale by a Harpy), EM228 (1925) – Music to a play by Aura Jurva for orchester – only fragments exist. Ikuinen läheisyys (Eternal Nearness), EM376 (1929?) – A play for radio, lost. Kandaules, EM404 (1916) – Music to a play by Jalmari Hahl, in Swedish by Bertel Gripenberg for choir and chamber orchestra. Part 1 (Andante) has been published as a piano arrangement and titled Preludi in 1925 (Suomen Musiikkilehti). Lucrezia Borgia, EM440A (1907) – Music to a play by Victor Hugo, in Finnish by Juhani Aho for soloists and orchestra.

Ballets Sininen helmi (The Blue Pearl), Op. 160 (1928-1930) – A ballet in three acts (40 parts) to the libretto by Erkki Melartin and Kaarlo Eronen for orchestra. Several unpublished suites are known, the only one published and recorded is from 2015 and by Jani Kyllönen and Hannu Lintu. Barcarolle - Venelaulu – Published in arrangement for two voices and piano in 1952, in Swedish by Joel Rundt

Solo songs For one voice and piano, if not specified otherwise. Två sånger (Two songs), Op. 3 Marias vaggsång, Op. 3, No. 1 (1897) Oscar Levertin - Marian kehtolaulu (anonymous translation) – Arrangement for piano by Leo Funtek published 1926. Morgonsång, Op. 3, No. 2 (1898) The Bible. Canticles - Aamulaulu (teksti Korkeasta veisusta) - Arrangement for piano by Erkki Melartin published 1926. Nuorten lauluja I (Songs for the Youth I), Op. 4 (1897) - Eino Leino - De ungas sånger I Minä metsän polkuja kuljen (Along the paths in woodlands), Op. 4, No. 1 – Jag går längs skogens stigar Indiaani (Indian), Op. 4, No. 2 - Indianen Mirjamin laulu I (Mirjam's song), Op. 4, No. 3 - Mirjams sång I Mirjamin laulu II, Op. 4, No. 4 - Mirjams sång II Tre sanger (Three songs), Op. 13 (1898) O Herre Vilhelm Krag - Oi Herra (Ilta Koskimies) - O Vater, ich bin lebensmüd (anonymous) - O Father, give me (Anna Krook) Vandet risler... (Johannes Jørgensen) Avsked after Heinrich Heine in Swedish probably by Erkki Melartin Fyra sånger med piano (Four sångs with piano), Op. 14 Flickans klagan, Op. 14, No. 1 (1901) Johan Ludvig Runeberg - Die Klage eines Mädchens (Woldemar Kolpytschew) Skymning, Op. 14, No. 2 (1901) Alceste (Nino Runeberg) Vintermorgon, Op. 14, No. 3 (1901) Arvid Mörne Kväll på kyrkogården, Op. 14, No. 4 (1903 or earlier) Ignotus - Abend auf dem Kichhof (F. Tilgmann) Nuorten lauluja II (Songs for the Youth II), Op. 15 - De ungas sånger - Der Jugend Lieder Itkisit (A Tear) (1900) Larin-Kyösti - En tår (anonymous) Sirkan häämatka (Grasshopper's wedding) (1898) Eino Leino - Sländans bröllop (anonymous) Pellavan kitkijä (Weeding the flax) (1897) Otto Manninen - Linbråkerskan (anonymous) Kolme laulua (Three songs), Op. 17 Omenankukat (Apple blossoms) (1902 or earlier) Eino Leino - Apelblom (Nino Runeberg) Pohjatuulen tuomiset (In winter storm) (1896) J. H. Erkko - I vinterstorm (Nino Runeberg) Nuku hetkinen (Sleep a while) (1897) Eino Leino - Sov ett ögonblick, tärna du unga (Nino Runeberg) Indisches Lied, Op. 19, No. 1 (1899) Percy Bysshe Shelley, anonymous translator - Indisk sång (anonymous) La lune blanche, Op. 19, No. 2 (1906 or earlier) Paul Verlaine - Lied von Paul Verlaine (Hans Kirchner) - Sång af Paul Verlaine (anonymous) Rannalle nukkunut (Asleep onshore), Op. 19, No. 3 (1903 or earlier) Eino Leino - Han slumrade på stranden (anonymous) Kevätlaineet (Waves of spring), Op. 20, No. 1 (1902) Larin-Kyösti Päin kaunista kaukorantaa (Against the tempting opposite shote), Op. 20, No. 2 (1906 or earlier) Otto Manninen - Mot lockande fjärran stranden (Nino Runeberg) Sydänmaan lammella (On a backwoods pond), Op. 20, No. 3 (1897) Ilmari Kianto as Ilmari Calamnius – Arrangement for piano published 1920, for pump organ by Oskar Merikanto in 1924. Nya sånger (New songs), Op. 21 - Uusia lauluja Längtan heter min arvedel (1903) Erik Aksel Karlfelt I skäraste morgongryning (1895) Karl August Tavaststjerna Pohjan neidon ylistys (Praise of the Maiden of Pohjola) (1902) J. H. Erkko Ritorno, Op. 24, No. 1 (1905) Annie Vivanti - Paluu (anonymous) - Hemkomst (Nino Runeberg) Recordare, Op. 24, No. 2 (1906) liturgical text - Rukous (Jussi Snellman) - Bön (Nino Runeberg) Serenatella napolitana, Op. 24, No. 3 (1906 or earlier) traditional Italian song Maggiolata, Op. 24, No. 4 (1906 or earlier) Giosuè Carducci - Kevätlaulu (anonymous) Jeg beder er, Op. 26, No. 1 (1906) Herman Bang - Ich bitte euch (Woldemar Kolpytschew) Höst, Op. 26, No. 2 (1906 or earlier) Ignotus - Herbst (Woldemar Kolpytschew) Melodi, Op. 26, No. 3 (1906 or earlier) Anna Maria Roos - Melodie (Woldemar Kolpytschew) En visa till Karin när hon dansat, Op. 29, No. 1 (1897-1906) Gustaf Fröding - Ein Lied an Karin, als sie tanzte (Woldemar Kolpytschew) En visa till Karin ur fängelset, Op. 29, No. 2 (1906?) Gustaf Fröding Rosa romans bonitatem, Op. 32, No. 1 (1906) Birger Mörner - O, Madonna, beug' dich nieder (Waldemar Kolpytschew) Die heil'gen drei Könge, Op. 32, No. 2 (1906 or earlier) Heinrich Heine Onneni saari (My island of bliss), Op. 32, No. 3 (1914) Jussi Snellman - Min lyckoö (Joel Rundt) Lumpeenkukka (Water lily flower), Op. 37, No. 1 (1906) Heikki Rytkönen - Näckrosen (anonymous) Ikävyys (Dullness), Op. 37, No. 2 (1907) Aleksis Kivi Päivä koittaa, Op. 37, No. 3 (1907) A. Oksanen or August Ahlqvist - Dagen bräcker (Rafael Lindqvist) Illan varjot (Shadows of the night), Op. 37, No. 4 (1909 or earlier) Jussi Snellman Drick, Op. 38, No. 1 (1906) Bertel Gripenberg - Trink (Woldemar Kolpytschew) Den svarta fjäriln, Op. 38, No. 2 (1907) Oscar Levertin - Der schwarze Falter (Woldemar Kolpytschew) Vallarelåt, Op. 42, No. 1 (1906) Gustaf Fröding Christkindleins Wiegenlied, Op. 42, No. 2 (1906) Des Knaben Wunderhorn - Kristuslapsen kehtolaulu (Aune Krohn) – Kristusbarnets vaggsång (anonymous) - Kristbarnets vaggsång - A Christmas Cradle Song (Rosa Newmarch) – Arrangement for piano published 1925 Vom Rosenquell, Op. 42, No. 3 (1906 or earlier) Hermann Ubell - Rosenundret (anonymous) - Ruusulähteellä (anonymous) Mutterfreude, Op. 42, No. 4 (1898) Sappho - Modersfröjd (anonymous) - Äidinilo (anonymous) Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht, Op. 42, No. 5 (1906) Heinrich Heine - On kuolo viileen kylmä yö (Jussi Snellman) - O död, du är den svala natt (anonymous) Klarer Himmel, Op. 42, No. 6 (1900?) original text Paul Verlaine, translation Carl Bulcke - Kirkas taivas (Jussi Snellman) - Klar himmel (anonymous)