​Songs of the Kalevala is an original project created by Jessica Saunders which presents songs inspired by the Kalevala, the Finnish National Epic. The project consists of a lecture recital including works by Sibelius, Kotilainen, Melartin, and Linsén, while discussing the history of the epic and its major characters. Saunders is also compiling a catalog of solo vocal works inspired by the Kalevala. If you are interested bringing this lecture to a venue in your community, or if you would like to provide Saunders with information on works that should be included in the catalog, please contact her through the contact page.





This recital is made possible in part by the Anna Sosenko Assist Trust: http://www.annasosenkotrust.org/