Bis: CD-622/624 (CD-622--CD-624, CD 313). 8th work a symphonic poem for soloists, chorus and orchestra, sung in Finnish; words from the Kalevala. Title from container. Eds. recorded: Breitkopf & Härtel (1st-3rd and 8th works) ; Wilhelm Hansen (4th and 6th-7th works) ; Lienau (5th work). Compact discs. Program notes by Erik Tawastsjerna and Andrew Barnett and notes on the performers in English with French and German translations and Finnish text with English translation (67 pages)--inserted in container. Recorded at the Gothenburg Concert Hall, Sweden, 1982-1985. Karita Mattila, soprano (8th work) ; Jorma Hynninen, baritone (8th work) ; Laulun Ystävät Male Choir (8th work) ; Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra ; Neeme Järvi, conductor.