ja Keskellä Virtaa Joki

Aarne Vainio is one of the most prominent soloists in the history of the National Opera. In the 1960s, he was the leading bass-baroque of the opera, singing over 80 roles in 26 years. The astonishing extent of the voice of Vainio (D-g1) made it possible to play both bass and baritone roles. With recordings, she is as cheeky as Escamillo, Scarpia and Figaro as Ramfis and the Great Quiz player, succinct (bass) baritone and magnificent bass cantante. As a Wotan, she is a chord with the current blasters. Vainio always pronounces the text naturally clearly, uses his voice for a masculine processing and tone. There is both soft sensitivity and great power - no shouting. In addition, the album hears cowboy folk songs, Carl Michael Bellman and Finnish art songs. Especially Aarre Merikannon Valvotko far away there and Ahti Sonninen's Song of Happiness are captivating samples of Vainio's masterful breathing and legate control and sophisticated grip.