Soul Bird

by Olli Mustonen

Sielulintu

for harpsichord or piano

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Olli Mustonen

Soul Bird

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Description

The title "Sielulintu” (soul bird) originates from ancient Finnish mythology in which birds play a prominent role. It was believed that the soul of an individual was brought by a bird at the time of birth and taken away by a bird at the time of death. Not all that long ago, people in Eastern Finland used to place bird figures carved out of wood at their bedside while sleeping to protect the soul and prevent it from becoming lost in their dreams.

- Olli Mustonen


Instrumentation

cemb/pno


Category

Works for Solo Instrument


Premiere

Elina Mustonen, harpsichord, June 3, 2010, Helsinki


Commisioned by / dedications

Dedicated to Elina Mustonen


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