GLORIA The whole record (in four parts) consists of Finnish spiritual music from the 16th century until today.
METSÄNHARTAUS
METSÄNHARTAUS (Worship of forest) among others introduces P.J. Hannikainen's production as a composer and poet. Merging factor is the sacredness of nature.
- Paimenen pyhä (P.J. Hannikainen / lyricsP. J. Hannikainen) - solo Matti Eini
- Kiitoslaulu (P.J. Hannikainen / arr. Armas Maasalo)
- Pyhäaamun rauha (P.J. Hannikainen / lyrics Råbert Herman)
- Suojelusenkeli *) (P.J. Hannikainen / lyrics Immi Hellen) - Kait Kenner and Sonja Niskanen, viulu; Minna Ilmoniemi, sello
- Kesäyö (Kauko Käyhkö / lyrics Aaro Hellaakoski)
- Metsänhartaus (Emil Genetz / lyrics P.J. Hannikainen)
PIAE CANTIONES
PIAE CANTIONES (Saintly songs) consists of song from an old Finnish song collection. The boys choir *) have the main role here because that collection was originally ment for pupils. Interludes are compositions arranged by Pekka Toivanen for baroque harp and lute.
- Koululaiset laulavaiset (lyrics Pellervo Oksala)
- Personent Hodie (arr. Heikki Klemetti)
- Passacaglia (manus.)
- Nyt soikoon virsi riemuinen *)
- Verbum caro (manus.)
- Veisata nyt tahdon mä (arr. Juha Holma) - Matti Siipola, Esko Laes, Jouni Leivo, Antti Nissinen
- Ecce Novum (manus.)
- Veisatkaa *) (arr. David Wikander, lyrics Samppa Asunta, manus.)
- Cantate cantica socii (arr. Juha Holma)
Almut Meyer, lute and Pekka Toivanen, baroque harp (9-11, 13-14)
Matti Siipola and Juha Holma, recorders (12)
Kait Kenner, hand drum and Hannu Kaski, claves (7-8)
KOSKETA MINUA, HENKI
KOSKETA MINUA, HENKI (Touch me, oh Spirit) consists of traditional hymns and spirituals with a couple of modern compositions.
- Suomalainen rukous (Taneli Kuusisto, lyrics Uuno Kailas)
- Tule kanssani Herra Jeesus (Armas Maasalo, arr. Matti Hyökki, lyrics Hilja Haahti)
- Oi, muistatko vielä sen virren (Oskar Merikanto, arr. Väinö Haapalainen, lyrics Eino Leino) - solo Antti Nissinen
- Rukous rukoilijoille (Ahti Karjalainen, lyrics Toivo Pekkanen)
- Psalmi 23 (Juha Holma) - KaruSointi quartet
- Kosketa minua, Henki (Ilkka Kuusisto, arr. Juha Holma, lyrics A-M Raittila) - Opiston pojat and M-quartet
GLORIA
GLORIA consists of songs in Latin. Compositions (except one) are made by conductors of Sirkat.
- Salve Regina (Kaj-Erik Gustafsson) - solo Osmo Polas
- De Profundis (Einari Kropsu) - solo Jukka Saarman, piano Petri Lintunen
- Ave Maria (Juha Holma) - tenor saxophone Pertti Pakkanen
- Gloria (Juha Holma) - KaruSointi quartet, tenor saxophone Pertti Pekkanen
*) Opiston pojat, conductor Ülle Kenner