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MESTARI-LAULAJAT
Over 110 Years of Male Choir Singing

Mestari-Laulajat ("Master Singers") male choir was founded on 11 November, 1915 by Helsinki master builders or construction managers as we say today. The choir is still proud to be a partner of the Helsinki Association of Construction Managers and Engineers.

Today, there are 40 members in the choir nurturing traditions from three generations of choral singing and builder culture. Mestari-Laulajat is still by character a choir of construction professionals, although other professionals have joined in. Though our singers are ambitious amateurs, our conductor is an accomplished professional.

Traditionally, the choir performs in Helsinki churches on All Saints' Day and at Christmas time. In addition to spiritual songs in the repertoire are works of the Finnish National Romantic era. Today also entertainment music has come along in many concerts. The Choir performs both a cappella repertoire and accompanying works.

Mestari-Laulajat has also participated in song festivals in Finland in Vaasa, Kuopio and Hämeenlinna. Over the years e.g. bass Jaakko Ryhänen, soprano Johanna Tuomi, baritone Tommi Hakala and tenor Pentti Forssell have visited Mestari-Laulajat as soloists.

In the 21st century, the choir has made concert tours to Australia in the year 2005, China (Shanghai Expo) 2010, Florida 2015, Austria 2024 and Switzerland 2025. Earlier the choir has been touring in Canada, Japan, and a few times in the United States.

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