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1 Marian kehtolaulu 01:38
    by Max Reger, Finnish lyrics by Kyllikki Solanterä (Fennica Gehrman Oy)
2 Neitsyt Marian tuutulaulu Jeesukselle 03:17
    by Juhana Kalliokoski, lyrics unknown
3 Ave Maria 04:19
    by Franz Schubert
4 Tuikkikaa oi joulun tähtöset 01:58
    by Pekka Juhani Hannikainen / Elsa Koponen (Bells Publishing Oy)
5 En etsi valtaa loistoa 03:27
    by Jean Sibelius / Zacharias Topelius, Finnish lyrics unknown (Fennica Gehrman Oy)
6 Marias vaggvisa 01:33
    by Gunnar Hahn / Bo Setterling (Wessmans Musikförlag)
7 Marias väntan 02:50
    by Gunnar Hahn / Bo Setterling (Wessmans Musikförlag)
8 Kanske det är natt hos dig 02:51
    by Gunnar Hahn / Bo Setterling (Wessmans Musikförlag)
9 Ave Maria 02:27
    by J. S. Bach - Charles Gounod
10 Varpunen jouluaamuna 03:33
    by Otto Kotilainen / Zacharias Topelius, Finnish lyrics by Karl Adolf Hougberg
11 Mökit nukkuu lumiset 03:43
    by Heino Kaski / Eino Leino (Fennica Gehrman Oy)
12 Oi jouluyö 04:04
    by Adolphe Adam, Finnish lyrics by Kyllikki Solanterä (Fennica Gehrman Oy)
13 Ave Maria 04:27
    by Giulio Caccini

About Joulun valo - The Light Of Christmas

"The Light of Christmas" is Finnish soprano Johanna Lehesvuori's debut solo album. Recorded with pianist Jenna Ristilä, Johanna envisioned to record famous Ave Maria-songs by Schubert, Bach-Gounod and Caccini. She was also inspired and excited to sing two Maria related songs in Finnish and three in Swedish. On this release, she also interprets traditional Finnish Christmas songs, and premieres new music, making this a fresh outing, bright and full of "The Light of Christmas".

Johanna Lehesvuori, a coloratura soprano, is one of the most expressive voices of her generation. She will graduate with her Master's Degree in classical singing from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in Spring 2015. However, as an established soloist, she has performed in several opera productions since 2006. Her performance career also includes musical theatre, Lied concerts and church recitals (i.e. numerous solo concerts, and guest soloist with several choirs and orchestras). Johanna also works as a freelance musician and as a sought-after vocal training instructor. Additionally, she has worked as a concert producer at several occasions.
Helsingin sanomat (The Helsinki Daily) calls her performance of Carolina in Cimarosa; Il matrimonio segreto as a "fresh and beautiful lyric soprano, combined with advanced technical skills."

Credits

Johanna Lehesvuori - voice
Jenna Ristilä - piano

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