
SISÄLLYS:
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
VIOLETTA.
KESÄYÖ-UNELMA.
JOULUJUHLA METSÄSSÄ.
STABAT MATER DOLOROSA.
LUDVIG VAN BEETHOVEN.
HARMONIKAN KEKSINTÖ.
LUMIKUKKANEN.
LEIKKIKUMPPANIT.
A quiet village perched on a hill becomes the backdrop for a tender portrait of Violetta, a young girl raised by a devoted church organist. The narrative swirls with the scent of wild roses, the soft rustle of ancient linden trees, and the comforting presence of an ever‑listening piano that seems to converse with the spirits of Bach, Handel and Haydn. As Violetta watches her father share stories of great composers, she discovers a world where music feels like a living companion, soothing grief and sparking wonder.
Interwoven with gentle humor and a hint of the fantastical, the tale hints at a larger tapestry of seasonal dreams, midnight forests and humble celebrations. Listeners are invited to experience the rhythm of the seasons through Violetta’s eyes, feeling the hush of winter and the sigh of spring as if each note were a fresh breath. The story’s lyrical charm sets the tone for the rest of the collection, promising more lyrical fables and thoughtful riddles to follow.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (113K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-07-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1899
A celebrated 19th-century German singer who turned to writing, she became known for stories, novels, and lively books about the musical world she knew firsthand. Her work helped bring composers and performers to life for a wide reading public.
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