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Oskar Merikanto
1868-1924 FI, Helsinki
Composer of Classical
A.k.a. Frans Oskar Merikanto
Oskar Merikanto (About this sound pronunciation ) (5 August 1868, Helsinki – 17 February 1924) was a Finnish musician and composer.He was the son of Frans Ferdinand Kanto from Jalasjärvi, who got a Swedish surname, Mattsson, when he joined the Finnish army. He changed the name in 1882. Meri means "sea" and refers to his voyage from Vaasa to Helsinki; Kanto refers to his origins from the estate Kanto in the Finnish-speaking area of Ostrobothnia.He died in Hausjärvi-Oitti.His son Aarre Merikanto is one of the most notable Finnish composers.
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Popular Tracks 
Kesaillan idylli (Summer Night's Idyll), Op. 16, No. 2 (arr. J. Panula) on Suomalaisia Klassisia Suosikkisavelmia, Vol. 2 by Jorma Panula Valse lente on Finnish Orchestral Favourites by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Jorma Panula & Okko Kamu Valse lente, Op. 33: Valse Lente, Op. 33 on Suomalaisia klassisia suosikkisävelmiä pianolle by Risto Lauriala Merikanto : Romanssi (Romance) on Musiikin tähtihetkiä 15 - Oskar Merikanto by Oskar Merikanto & Various Artists Laatokka on Laulujen maa II: Lauluja Laatokalta Lappiin by Joose Vähäsöyrinki, Ilona Vähäsöyrinki, Lapsikuoro Ilo & Stefan Stanciu Reppurin laulu on Laulujen maa - Lauluja Suomesta ja luonnosta by Various Artists Nälkämaan laulu on Suomelle - Isänmaallisia lauluja by Polyteknikkojen Kuoro Lemminkäisen Äiti (Lemminkäinen's Mother) on Tapiola Choir: Finland In Song by Tapiola Choir, Erkki Pohjola, Tapiola Sinfonietta & Jorma Panula Merikanto : Kesäillan valssi, Op. 1 No. 3 (Summer Evening Waltz) on Musiikin tähtihetkiä 15 - Oskar Merikanto by Oskar Merikanto & Various Artists Merikanto: Tuulan tei on Musiikin tähtihetkiä 15 - Oskar Merikanto by Oskar Merikanto & Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juhlakonsertti (Live) | Oskar Merikanto, Jorma Hynninen, Kalevi Kiviniemi | 1998 | Album |
| Säveltäjä Ja Pianisti | Oskar Merikanto, Richard Wagner, Johannes Brahms, Matti Raekallio | 1995 | Album |
| Kauneimmat Laulut = The Most Beautiful Songs | Toivo Kuula & Oskar Merikanto | 1987 | Album |
| Romanssi | Oskar Merikanto, Eero Heinonen | 1986 | Album |
| Lauluja • Songs | Oskar Merikanto - Jorma Hynninen, Ralf Gothóni | 1984 | Album |
| Song Album | Oskar Merikanto | 1984 | Album |
| Oskar Merikannon Lauluja | Oskar Merikanto, Ilkka Kuusisto, Irma Urrila, Raili Kostia, Kim Borg, Usko Viitanen | 1968 | Album |
| Финская Органная Музыка | Taneli Kuusisto, Sulo Salonen, Oskar Merikanto, Jarmo Parviainen, Joonas Kokkonen, Einar Englund - Tauno Äikää | Album |
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