Heikki Sarmanto
Heikki Veli Uolevi Sarmanto (born 22 June 1939) is a Finnish jazz pianist and composer.
Sarmanto was born in Helsinki, Finland, and began to play jazz during the 1960s. He studied first at the Sibelius Academy and later at the Berklee College of Music in Boston between 1968 and 1971. In 1970 he was chosen as 'Jazz Musician of the Year' in Finland and, the following year, he won top prizes at the Montreux Jazz Festival in both piano and combo categories.
Sarmanto has released around 40 recordings, numerous published scores, and songbooks, as well as having several film scores to his credit. He has collaborated with jazz musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Art Farmer, Helen Merrill, George Russell and Jeannine Otis; in addition to his work in the classical arena with baritone Jorma Hynninen, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Tapiola Children's Choir.
In September 1998, Sarmanto was appointed Artistic Director of the UMO Jazz Orchestra.
Pekka Sarmanto, who is also a jazz musician, is Sarmanto's brother.
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Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non molto - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act I: Waltz of the Snowflakes - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Skaters Waltz (arr. Norman Bates) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Snow Maiden, Op. 12, Act III: Dance of the Tumblers - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Seasons, Op. 67 No. 1 "Winter": II. Ice (Andantino) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Snöfrid, Op. 29 - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Études d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: XII. Chasse-neige - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Children's Corner, L. 113: IV. The Snow is Dancing - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Demanten på marssnön, Op. 36 No. 6 - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Die Winterreise, D. 911: I. Gute Nacht - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Die Winterreise, D. 911: XXIV. Der Leiermann - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61: No. 3, Swans Migrating - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 'Winter Daydreams': II Adagio cantabile, ma non tanto - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905": II. Allegro - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia Antarctica": I. Prelude - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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10 Pieces from Cinderella, Op. 97: IV. Allegro moderato (Winter Fairy) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Die Jahreszeiten, Hob. XXI:3 "Winter": No. 32, Hier steht der Wand'rer nun - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act IV: "When a cruel long winter" (Phoebus) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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3 German Dances, K. 605: No. 3, Die Schlittenfahrt (Sleigh Ride) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Bells, Op. 35: I. Allegro ma non tanto (The Silver Sleigh Bells) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 6: Was will der Höllen Schrecken nun (Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Bass) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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6 Einfache Lieder, Op. 9: I. Schneeglöckchen (von Eichendorff) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Winter Words, Op. 52: I. At Day-close in November - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Snowman: Walking in the Air - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Hanget soi (The Sparkling Snow) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Sne - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Préludes Book I: VI. Des pas sur la neige - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act III: Solveig's Song - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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La Bohème, SC 67, Act I: Che gelida manina (Rodolfo) - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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Un soir de neige, FP 126: La bonne neige - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo - Classical Winter: The Coolest Classics -
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