Lauri Porra – Seasons in Moominvalley (A Musical Journey through the Seasons in Moominvalley) LP Zoetrope Vinyl

Lauri Porra – Seasons in Moominvalley (A Musical Journey through the Seasons in Moominvalley)

Lauri Porra is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and curator. In addition to his long-standing collaboration with Moomin Characters Ltd., his musical career is remarkably diverse. As the great-grandson of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, he has a deep passion for classical music. His compositions have been performed by renowned orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. He also tours globally as the bassist for the metal band Stratovarius and serves as the artistic director of the Vantaa Orchestra. Additionally, he is a co-founder of the Unelmien Heinola Festival. From 2025 to 2027, Porra will act as the artistic director of the Turku Music Festival.

Tracklist:
1. A Song for Spring
2. Toffle’s Tune
3. Beautiful Blossoms
4. The Deep Part of the Forest
5. Toffle’s Lonely Hours
6. Trolleyful of Pancakes
7. Dreaming of Summer
8. Sometimes I Can’t Stop Myself
9. A Song for Summer
10. Things You Find on Seashores
11. Dangle Your Legs Over the Running Water
12. Remembering the Sea
13. A Song for Autumn
14. Colourful Leaves
15. A Freezing White Mist
16. A Song for Winter
17. A Song for the Sea
18. Homecoming
19. A Song for Summer (Pure Version)
20. Things You Find on Seashores (Pure Version)
21. The Deep Part of the Forest (Pure Version)

Label: Sony Classical
Released: 2025