Korpien povessa : Kertomuksia itäisestä Karjalasta

The opening immerses the listener in a stark, snow‑bound wilderness where the forest seems to hold its breath. Dim light filters through dense firs, the wind sighs through ancient pines, and even the wildlife is hushed, creating a landscape that feels both fragile and immense. This evocative tableau sets a tone of quiet reverence, inviting you to wander through a world where every branch and bare trunk carries the weight of centuries.

From this atmospheric foundation spring a series of tales that trace everyday life, superstition and song in Eastern Karelia. The stories move from the hush of a solitary cabin to communal gatherings where prayer, folklore and ordinary chores intertwine, each vignette painted with the same lyrical sensitivity. Listeners will taste the crisp air of a winter hunt, feel the communal warmth of a summer feast, and sense the lingering presence of old magic that brushes against the edges of daily routine.