Kipparikvartetti


Kipparikvartetti was a Finnish vocal group initially put together by Harry Bergström that existed during 1951–1983.
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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.
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.

Members