The Tapiola Children's Choir has undertaken concert tours in numerous countries, including Japan and the USA.
Performer Biography
The Tapiola Children's Choir was founded in 1963 by Erkki Pohjola as a school choir and rapidly became one of Finland's leading choirs.
Performer Biography
The Tapiola Children's Choir won the BBC's 'Let the Peoples Sing' competition in 1971.
Compositional Technique
Rautavaara's Marjatta, matala neiti is based on a Finnish version of the nativity story, as told in the fiftieth runo of the Kalevala, a Finnish national epic.
Performer Biography
The Tapiola Children's Choir is unique for its ability to form a chamber ensemble from its own members.
Composition History
Rautavaara's Finnish mystery play Marjatta, matala neiti, featured on this album, was commissioned for the Tapiola Children's Choir by the city of Espoo.
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