Sinun Silmäs Ja Minun Silmät (Karjalaisia Kansanlauluja Käkisalmesta = Folk Songs From Karelia)

Released in 1985 on the Vorna-LP label, this recording represents a dedicated effort to preserve the Karelian musical heritage of Käkisalmi. It features arrangements of traditional folk songs by the Finnish composer Erkki Melartin, performed by Rauno Keltanen and the esteemed pianist Ralf Gothóni. The project emerged from a cultural desire to document the distinct folk traditions of the Karelian Isthmus, an area whose population was largely displaced following the geopolitical shifts of the mid-20th century.

The album reflects a scholarly yet emotive approach to folk song preservation. Melartin, known primarily for his symphonic and operatic works, took a keen interest in national romanticism and the collection of regional folk melodies. This particular record serves as both a musical archive and a tribute to the Karelian identity, with Gothóni's sophisticated accompaniment elevating the rustic vocal lines of Keltanen. It remains a focused, niche release, valued primarily by ethnomusicologists and collectors of Finnish national heritage recordings.