Karelian Folk Music Ensemble, "WINDS OF THE PAST"

The newest ( second ) release of the trio.
Recorded in Petrozavodsk in January, 2004. Includes traditional melodies and songs from Karelia, Russia and Ingria.

Karelian Folk Music Ensemble, "FROM THE LAND OF THE KALEVALA"

First album of the trio (not the large ensemble), recorded in Petrozavodsk in 2000 and released by Gadfly Records in 2001. Includes songs and instrumentals played by over 15 different instruments!

"TO DRIVE THE DARK AWAY"

Songs and Dances for the Winter Solstice. Recording of two Christmas Revels shows, the Russian and American show, featuring the Dmitry Pokrovsky Ensemble, and the Northlands show, featuring the Karelian Folk Music Ensemble. Recorded live in Houston, Texas.

Karelian Folk Music Ensemble

The first album of Petrozavodsk University's Folk Music Ensemble (also known as " Toive " ). All instrumental music. Performed by kantele, jouhikko, wooden wind instruments, violins and accordions. Igor and Arto play as a part of a large group of musicians.

Toive, Karelian Folk Music Ensemble, "INGRIAN FOLK SONGS"

Second album of the Petrozavodsk University's Folk Music Ensemble " TOIVE ". Most songs are from Ingria, the historical area around Saint-Petersburg, but the CD also includes a few from Karelia and Finland. All tracks are arranged by Igor Arkhipoff.