YL Male Voice Choir

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Next North American Availability: October 2008 125th Anniversary Season!

Stanton Management is pleased to announce that it is now the exclusive North American representation for Finland's YL Male Voice Choir (Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat).

Founded in 1883, YL is Finland's most famous musical organization. The 60 voice choir has toured major international venues for many years and recorded over 80 albums. Recently, YL brought an Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center audience to its feet for an ovation lasting 20 minutes demanding three encores. In May 2006 YL toured major venues in Asia.

Composers ranging from Jean Sibelius, who wrote many works for YL, to Einjuhani Rautavaara have composed many works specifically for YL.

Awards

Among the accolades bestowed upon YL are:

Cannes Best Classical Music Award 2002

Gramophone Best Classical Music Award Nominee 2001 Jean Sibelius Kullervo with the Lahti Symphony, Osmo Vanska, conducting (BIS Recordings)

Gramophone Best Classical Music Award Nominee 1993 Jean Sibelius Kullervo, L.A. Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conducting (SONY)

Golden Disc Award 1988 The Spirit of Finnish Folk Song (Finlandia Records)

Grammy Award Nominee Best Classical Recording 1971 Jean Sibelius Kullervo, Bournemouth Symphony, Paavo Berglund, conducting (EMI)

Booking

While orchestras have "holds" on many dates for the next tour in October 2008, select a cappella dates may be available.

Please contact Todd Stanton at TDStanton@StantonMgt.com or at 718-956-5385 for the latest information.