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Relating a story of a puppet maker torn between his wife and a beautiful marionette of his own creation, Okon Fuoko is a ballet pantomime in one act for soprano and tenor voices, chamber choir, and orchestra. Leevi Madetoja's pretty 1927 score, previously excerpted as suites, is presented on this CD complete (except for the removal of Poul Knudsen's original spoken dialogue, which greatly lengthened and adversely affected the first performance). This recording seems to be a version that Madetoja would have approved, since years later he had suggested the shortening, and wished only to retain the songs in their proper places. But as grateful as listeners may be for the elimination of spoken passages, this rarefied and extremely slow-moving piece still may be too long to be appreciated by any except the most ardent of Madetoja's fans. Soprano Helena Juntunen, tenor Tuomas Katajala, and the Oulu Symphony Orchestra and Choir, directed by Arvo Volmer, deliver a gently atmospheric performance that might be effective with stage action; but works intended for the theater rarely work on disc unless filled with memorable melodies or striking scene painting. Unfortunately, though some of the music is pleasant and even stirring in places, Okon Fuoko is too sparse and static to hold one's attention for more than a few minutes at a time, and really needs dancers and actors to hold it together.
© TiVo
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Okon Fuoko, Op. 58 (Leevi Madetoja)
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist - Leevi Madetoja, Composer
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Helena Juntunen, Performer - Tuomas Katajala, Performer - Arvo Volmer, Conductor - Oulu Chamber Choir, Choir - Oulu Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Leevi Madetoja, Composer - Poul Knudsen, Lyricist
2000 Alba 2000 Alba
Album review
Relating a story of a puppet maker torn between his wife and a beautiful marionette of his own creation, Okon Fuoko is a ballet pantomime in one act for soprano and tenor voices, chamber choir, and orchestra. Leevi Madetoja's pretty 1927 score, previously excerpted as suites, is presented on this CD complete (except for the removal of Poul Knudsen's original spoken dialogue, which greatly lengthened and adversely affected the first performance). This recording seems to be a version that Madetoja would have approved, since years later he had suggested the shortening, and wished only to retain the songs in their proper places. But as grateful as listeners may be for the elimination of spoken passages, this rarefied and extremely slow-moving piece still may be too long to be appreciated by any except the most ardent of Madetoja's fans. Soprano Helena Juntunen, tenor Tuomas Katajala, and the Oulu Symphony Orchestra and Choir, directed by Arvo Volmer, deliver a gently atmospheric performance that might be effective with stage action; but works intended for the theater rarely work on disc unless filled with memorable melodies or striking scene painting. Unfortunately, though some of the music is pleasant and even stirring in places, Okon Fuoko is too sparse and static to hold one's attention for more than a few minutes at a time, and really needs dancers and actors to hold it together.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 35 track(s)
- Total length: 01:16:31
- Main artists: Arvo Volmer
- Composer: Leevi Madetoja
- Label: Alba
- Genre: Classical
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