Kantele

Sisältää kanteleteokset Yö (1990), Menneestä ajasta ja hiljaisuudesta (1990), sekä Tanssinhaltija (1995).

When composing "Tarantula", the composer was inspired by the scene of water droplets glimmering on the spider's web. This 10 minutes long solo piece was written in 1997 for Kantele player Aino Meisalmi-Minkkinen. It can be also played by harp.

Mikko Heiniö's Concerto for kantele, violin and string orchestra (2020-2021) was commissioned by Eija Kankaanranta and premiered by her, Antti Tikkanen (violin) and the Ostrobothinian Chamber orchestra. Duration: 25' The performance material is available for hire from the publisher.