Loitsut

by Jukka Linkola

Incantations

Description

Texts from folk incantations freely adapted by the composer.

As a part to to this composition there is a written Introduction and
Interludes between some of the movements for vibraphone.

Instrumentation

chx [SSAA], vibr ad lib.

Category

Vocal and Choral Works

Language

Fi

Lyricist

Trad.: Jukka Linkola

Premiere

KYN - Kauppakorkeakoulun ylioppilaskunnan naislaulajat (KYN Choir), cond. Kaija Viitasalo. Savoy Theatre, Helsinki, October 21, 2014.

Movements

1. Loitsu kiville (Incantation for stones), 2. Loitsun synty (Making of the incantation), 3. Loitsu Otsolle (Incantation for Otso), 4. Karhu taivaalla (A bear in the sky), 5. Kalastusloitsu (Fishing incantation), 6. Kylvetysloitsu (Bathing incantation), 7. Loitsu pelionnelle (Incantation for Good Fortune), 8. Loitsu käsille (Incantation for hands), 9. Kiitoslaulu (Song of praise)

Commisioned by / dedications

Commissioned by and dedicated to Female Choir KYN .

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