Louhen Loitsut

by Tomi Räisänen

Louhi's Spells

for wind orchestra

Description

Louhi, the mistress of the mythical land of Pohjola, is portrayed in the Kalevala (the national epic of Finland) as a powerful witch with immense magical abilities. She has the capacity to cast spells, change her shape, and even control the Moon and the Sun. In this work, I have depicted Louhi performing her magic. The rich spectral chords illustrate Louhi’s spells at full strength. The tubular bells play a crucial role in this work, reminding us of the coexistence of Christianity and pagan beliefs in medieval Finland. TR, 2012

Instrumentation

2140 3 443 00012 15 [bcl, asax, tsax, barsax]

Category

Works for Wind Orchestra

Premiere

First performance on April 11, 2012, in Lahti, Finland, by the Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces, conducted by Sami Ruusuvuori

Commisioned by / dedications

Commissioned by the Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces

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Archive number

MF36188

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