composed by, flute, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone Seppo Paakkunainen
conductor Paul Mägi
double bass, electric bass Eerik Siikasaari
keyboards, accordion, performer [anlung] Esa Kotilainen
orchestra Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
percussion Jukka Wasama
performer Karelia Group
performer [sambur], kantele Matti Kontio
vocals [yoik soloist] Johan Anders Bær
vocals [yoik soloist] Nils-Aslak Valkeapää
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Symphony No. 1. Yoiksymphony, composed and arranged by Seppo Baron Paakkunainen, based on yoik melodies of Nils-Aslak Valkeapää. All launched by a Sami-Estonian-Finnish cooperation. This release blends several cultures and musical forms - two Sami yoik soloists, an Estonian symphony orchestra and a Finnish improvising instrumental group.
Part 1, the yoiksymphony Sámi Luondu, Gollerisku (Sami Nature, Golden Brooch) is based on yoik, symphony orchestra and improvisations. Part two, the yoik suite Sápmi, Lottázan (Samiland my little Birdie) reflects life and different seasons in Samiland.

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