Kipparikvartetti Explained

Kipparikvartetti (literally "skipper quartet") was a Finnish vocal group (quartet) initially put together by Harry Bergström, existed during 1951–1983.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

The quartet was first brought together for the 1950 musical comedy film to voice the singing crew of a steamboat, under the direction of Bergström. Only Olavi Virta was seen on screen and Teijo Joutsela, Auvo Nuotio and Kauko Käyhkö only lent their voices. Due to film success Bergström formed a real quartet, debuted next year.^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Until 1955 its conductor was Bergström, succeeded by George de Godzinsky.^{[3] [2]}

There was a 1952 comedy musical film Kipparikvartetti about the fictional adventures of the group starring the group itself.

Members

• First Tenor - (1950–1983)^[3]
• Second tenor - Olavi Virta (1950–1953)^[3]
• Second tenor - (1953–1972)^[3]
• Second tenor - Kalevi Vallineva (1951, 1972–1983)^[3]
• First bass - (1950–1983)^[3]
• Second bass - Kauko Käyhkö (1950–1983)^[3]
• Second bass - (replaced Käyühkö several times)^[3]
• Second bass - (replaced Käyühkö several times during 1970–1983)^[3]

Notes and References

1. Otavan Iso Musiikkitietosanakirja, vol. 3, Helsinki, 1978, p. 431.
2. https://www.uppslagsverket.fi/sv/sok/view-170045-Kipparikvartetti Kipparikvartetti
3. , text by (archived; the original website is taken over by a predatory site)
4. https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2018/06/19/kaunis-veera-eli-ballaadi-saimaalta-kesainen-seikkailu-sisavesilaivalla Kaunis Veera eli Ballaadi Saimaalta – kesäinen seikkailu sisävesilaivalla
5. Tytti Soila, Nordic National Cinemas, 2005, p. 70
6. Juhani Pihkala, Liisa Pihkala, Kotiportilta kouluun asti, 2016 p. 213
7. https://elonet.finna.fi/Record/kavi.elonet_elokuva_107865 film Beautiful Veera (Kaunis Veera)