List of compositions by Erkki Melartin

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This is a comprehensive list of compositions by Erkki Melartin.

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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 Most of the works with code EM are unpublished, and only the publishing information has been given.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

Other dramatic works

Ballets

Solo songs

For one voice and piano, if not specified otherwise.

Opus 122, No. 2 has been never used

Opus 122, No. 5 has been never used

Opuses 164 and 165 are all Finnish folk song arrangements - No attempt has been made to translate the original titles.

Melodramas (reciter and accompanying instrument(s)

In addition several dramatic works by Melartin contain part for a reciter.

Compositions for a voice and orchestra

Choral works

Cantatas and dramatic works with choir parts are listed under respective entries.

Cantatas

Symphonies

Only No. 6 printed during Melartin's life. Erkki Melartin Society has already edited and published nos 1, 3, 4 and 5 in PDF-format. [1]

Other orchestral works

For a large orchestra, unless otherwise stated.

Works for solo piano

Works for piano four hands

Works for 2 pianos

Works for organ

Concertos

Composition for a string instrument and piano

All for violin and piano, unless otherwise stated.

Compositions for a string quartet

Other chamber music

Other musical works

Arrangements of works by other composers

Arrangements are listed here by the original composer. The several arrangements Melartin did of traditional and anonymous works are in the main list.

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References

  1. ↑ "Nuotteja - Scores - Erkki Melartin". erkkimelartin.fi. Erkki Melartin Society. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
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