Kipparikvartetti (literally "skipper quartet") was a Finnish vocal group (quartet) initially put together by Harry Bergström that existed during 1951–1983.Otavan Iso Musiikkitietosanakirja, vol. 3, Helsinki, 1978, p. 431. Kipparikvartetti, text by (archived; the original website is taken over by a predatory site)
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; Teijo Joutsela, Auvo Nuotio and Kauko Käyhkö only lent their voices. Due to the film's success Bergström formed a real quartet that debuted the following year.Kaunis Veera eli Ballaadi Saimaalta – kesäinen seikkailu sisävesilaivallaTytti Soila, Nordic National Cinemas, 2005, p. 70Juhani Pihkala, Liisa Pihkala, Kotiportilta kouluun asti, 2016 p. 213film Beautiful Veera (Kaunis Veera) at Elonet
Until 1955 the group's conductor was Bergström, succeeded by George de Godzinsky.
There was a 1952 comedy musical film directed by Ville Salminen about the fictional adventures of the group, with the members playing fictionalized versions of themselves.Kipparikvartetti, the 1952 film online
Members First Tenor - (1950–1983) Second tenor - Olavi Virta (1950–1953) Second tenor - (1953–1972) Second tenor - Kalevi Vallineva (1951, 1972–1983) First bass - (1950–1983) Second bass - Kauko Käyhkö (1950–1983) Second bass - (replaced Käyhkö several times) Second bass - (replaced Käyhkö several times during 1970–1983)
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