The Finnish singer and composer Jussi Chydenius offers something different that may just get under your skin . . . Autumn, which sets a poem of Hardy-esque fatalism by Walter de la Mare, has a folky, hypnotic quality that fully captures the poem's darkness.

Finnish composer Jussi Chydenius combines a traditional choral sound with influences from pop and jazz to create works that are fresh, vibrant, and accessible. His interest in popular musical styles stems from his experience as a drummer in various bands, including the platinum-selling rock group Don Huonot, and he is best known as the bass singer and composer in the a cappella sextet Rajaton. Chydenius has published a number of acclaimed choral works, which are performed by choirs and vocal ensembles throughout Europe and North America.