Vesi väsyy lumen alle (Water under Snow is Weary) by Harri Wessman uses the kind of melodies traditionally associated with the Kalevalan bards, but in a modern context. It has attracted a considerable following in Finland and also found its way into the repertoires of choirs abroad. One explanation for its popularity may be found in the special way in which it combines uniquely Finnish elements with an impressionistic tonal language.

Text: Eha Lättemäe (Finnish/English), sungable translation Keith Bosley.

Duration 4 minutes.
Instrumentation: SA chorus, flute, piano & strings

This product is the full score.
The orchestral parts are available separately: 9790550110380

The chorus part is available as a printed edition (9790550091382) and as a PDF edition (9790550164543).