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Sinivalkoiset äänet

Sinivalkoiset äänet

Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava, 2008
Author: Antti Häyrynen
Product details: hardcover, 384 pages

The history of 125-year-old YL Male Voice Choir is covered in this book. This masterpiece is written by historian and musical writer Antti Häyrynen.

The purpose of this work was to have an independent author's view on the history of YL Male Voice Choir. The different periods of the choir are connected to the development of Finnish musical and cultural life as well as to development of Finnish society.

The book gives an insight to all the conductor of the choir. Also covered are many composers who have composed to YL Male Voice Choir. The secret life of male voice choir singing is also presented in some extent. The main purpose of the book is to reveal the evolution of the choir to be one of the Finnish cultural treasures.