Aulis Sallinen · b. 1935 · Finnish
| Composed | 1978 |
| Instrumentation | 3fl 2ob 3cl 2bn — 4hn 3tpt 3tbn tba — tmp+2 — hp cel — str |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Soloists | 7 principal vocal roles (Topi bar, Riika sop, Puntarpää ten, Simana bass, et al.) |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Discovery — worth programming, rarely heard |
| Editions & hire | Chester Music / Wise Music ↗ |
| Source | Instrumentation source (verified) ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.