Embark on a thrilling musical journey with Kalevi Kiviniemi's "Sabre Dance," a captivating album released on January 1, 1995, under Fazer Records/Finlandia. This enchanting collection of organ compositions and arrangements spans a diverse range of styles and eras, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that will delight and intrigue.
Kiviniemi's virtuosity shines through in his renditions of classical favorites like Khatchaturian's "Sabre Dance" and Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumblebee," as well as his arrangements of traditional tunes such as "Säkkijärvi Polka" and "Lou Roussignou Cantou." The album also features original compositions by Kiviniemi, including the whimsical "The Flight of the Spanish Organ Fly" and the dramatic "Captain Hook Suite," which tells a story through music.
With a duration of one hour and six minutes, "Sabre Dance" is a testament to Kiviniemi's skill and versatility as an organist. The album's eclectic mix of pieces, from the playful "The Bagpipe" to the elegant "Basse dance," ensures that there is something for every music enthusiast to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of classical music, folk tunes, or something in between, Kalevi Kiviniemi's "Sabre Dance" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Khatchaturian : Sabre DanceAram Khachaturian, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Rimsky-Korsakov / Arr. Kiviniemi for Organ: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act III: The Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Fucik : Entry of the GladiatorsJulius Fučík, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Satie / Arr. Kiviniemi for Organ: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Satie / Arr. Kiviniemi for Organ: Le PiccadillyErik Satie, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Trad / Arr Kiviniemi: Säkkijärvi PolkaTraditional, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Anon / Arr Kiviniemi : Dance "Suite" I : 1. CornemuseANON., Anonymous, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Praetorius : Dance "Suite" I : 2. WolfenbüttelerPRAERORIUS, Praetorius, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Phalese : Dance "Suite" I : 3. Bransle de la GuerrePhalèse, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kiviniemi: The Flight of the Spanish Organ FlyImprovisation, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kiviniemi: The BagpipeImprovisation, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kiviniemi : The Red Indian danceImprovisation, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Känkänen: Scherzo: Butterfly DanceAimo Känkänen, KANKANEN, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kiviniemi : Captain Hook "Suite" : 1. Ship on the Calm SeaImprovisation, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kiviniemi : Captain Hook "Suite" : 2. Wind blows Captain's hat awayImprovisation, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kiviniemi : Captain Hook "Suite" : 3. Battle of the shipsImprovisation, Kalevi Kiviniemi
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