Oskar Merikanto (5 August 1868 - 17 February 1924) was a Finnish musician and composer.He was born to Swedish-speaking parents in Helsinki. His father, originally called Frank Mattsson, changed the family name to sound more Finnish.He studied for some time at the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany, where his teachers were Carl Reinecke, Theodor Coccius, Robert Papperitz, Willy Rechenberg and Gustav Schreck.He was notable for his variety of talents - he gave concerts all around Finland, performing on the piano and organ, conducting orchestras, and composing original music. Some of his most beloved compositions are Där björkarna susa, and the waltz Kesäillan valssi (Summernight"s Waltz).He died in Hausjärvi-Oitti.His son Aarre Merikanto is one of the most notable Finnish composers.....Compositions performed by Jorma Hynninen, Baritone and Ralf Gothoni on Piano.....See product image for track list.