Valente : Lo Ballo dell' IntorciaAntonio Valente, Kalevi Kiviniemi
de Cabezón : FabordónAntonio de Cabezón, Kalevi Kiviniemi
de Cabezón : HimnoAntonio de Cabezón, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gervaise : BranleClaude Gervaise, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Moderne : La GaietteJacques Moderne, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gervaise : Suite de Bransles : Bransle de ChampagneClaude Gervaise, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gervaise : Suite de Bransles : Bransle de BourgogneClaude Gervaise, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gervaise : Suite de Bransles : Branle SimpleClaude Gervaise, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Intabolatura Nova : Three Renaissance Dances : L'herba fresca GagliardaIntabolatura Nova (1551), from INTABOLATURA NOVA, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Intabolatura Nova : Three Renaissance Dances : Le forze d'hercoleIntabolatura Nova, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Intabolatura Nova : Three Renaissance Dances : Pass'e mezo antico secondoIntabolatura Nova, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gaillardes : Branle [Simple] [Regal]Claude Gervaise, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gaillardes : Suite de Dances : GaillardeQuatorze Gaillardes, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gaillardes : Suite de Dances : Branle [Double]Quatorze Gaillardes, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gaillardes : Suite de Dances : GaillardeQuatorze Gaillardes, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gaillardes : Suite de Dances : PavenneQuatorze Gaillardes, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Gaillardes : Suite de Dances : Basse dance [Saint Roch]Quatorze Gaillardes, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Anonymous : UngareschaAnonymus, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Brulé : Quand voi le temps [Portative]Gace Brulé, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Codex de Robertsbridge : Retrové [Estampie]Codex Robertsbridge, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Anonymous : Estampie [Regal]Anonymus, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Buxheim Organ Book : J'ay pris amoursBuxheim Organ Books, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Mainerio : Schiarazula marazulaGiorgio Mainerio, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Anonymous : Piece without stopsAnonymus, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Peerson : The fall of the LeafeMartin Peerson, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Anonymous : DaunceAnonymus, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Dowland : Mr. Dowland's MidnightJohn Dowland, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Playford : Old English Country DancesJohn Playford, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Johannes of Lublin : Alijec Nademna Venus N.C. from Tablature of Keyboard Music, 1540 [Regal]Johannes of Lublin, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Preatorius : Der ZaubererMichael Preatorius, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Preatorius : Die LakaienMichael Preatorius, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Preatorius : HahnentanzMichael Preatorius, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Hofhaimer : CarmenPaul Hofhaimer, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Neusiedler : Der Juden TantzHans Neusidler, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kleber : Praeambulum FLeonhard Kleber, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kleber : Praeambulum GLeonhard Kleber, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Haussmann : TanzValentin Haussmann, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Haussmann : GaillardeValentin Haussmann, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Haussmann : CatkaneiValentin Haussmann, Kalevi Kiviniemi
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : Goliath's stamping and rantingJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : The trembling of the Israelites, and their prayer to God at the sight of this horrid enemyJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : The steadfastness of David, his urge to crush the giant's boastful defiance, and his childlike trust in God's helpJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : The challenging words exchanged between David and Goliath, and the fight Itself, in which the stone is slung into Goliath's forehead, by which he is felled and even killedJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : The fight of the Philistines, as well as how the Israelites chase them and slay them by the swordJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : The rejoicing of the Israelites at this victoryJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : The concert to the glory of David, performed by the women in choirsJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Kuhnau : The fight between David and Goliath : And finally the general happiness which shows itself in an abundance of dancing and frolickingJohann Kuhnau, Kalevi Kiviniemi and Markku Krohn
Embark on a journey through time with Kalevi Kiviniemi's captivating album, "The Battle - Organ Music from The Gothic Period, Renaissance and Early Baroque." This extraordinary collection, released on November 3, 1995, under Fazer Records/Finlandia, offers a rich tapestry of historical organ music that spans centuries and styles.
Kiviniemi's masterful performance brings to life a diverse array of compositions, from the intricate and solemn works of the Gothic period to the lively and intricate dances of the Renaissance and the early Baroque era. The album features a wide range of pieces, including traditional dances, hymns, and even dramatic retellings of biblical stories, such as Kuhnau's "The fight between David and Goliath."
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Kiviniemi's virtuosity and his deep understanding of historical music. Each track is meticulously performed, showcasing the artist's technical skill and his ability to bring out the unique character of each piece. Whether you're a seasoned fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the rich history of the organ, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.