Kipparikvartetti

Kipparikvartetti, 1952 (Auvo Nuotio, Olavi Virta, Teijo Joutsela, Kauko Käyhkö)

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 Beautiful Veera [fi] 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.[8]

Members

• First Tenor - Auvo Nuotio [fi] (1950–1983)[3]
• Second tenor - Olavi Virta (1950–1953)[3]
• Second tenor - Eero Väre [fi] (1953–1972)[3]
• Second tenor - Kalevi Vallineva (1951, 1972–1983)[3]
• First bass - Teijo Joutsela [fi] (1950–1983)[3]
• Second bass - Kauko Käyhkö (1950–1983)[3]
• Second bass - Pentti Tuominen [fi] (replaced Käyühkö several times)[3]
• Second bass - Ami Lovén [fi] (replaced Käyühkö several times during 1970–1983)[3]

References

1. Otavan Iso Musiikkitietosanakirja, vol. 3, Helsinki, 1978, p. 431. ISBN 951-1-04553-9
2. Kipparikvartetti
3. Kipparikvartetti^[usurped], text by Tero Halvorsen [fi] (archived; the original website is taken over by a predatory site)
4. 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. film Beautiful Veera (Kaunis Veera) at Elonet
8. Kipparikvartetti at IMDb