Sympaatti Choir is conducted by Pekka Nikula who also established the choir in 1981. The choir has adapted her name from the song “Sympaatti” by Aulis Sallinen. The singers of the Sympaatti Choir study in music classes in secondary or high schools in Tampere. Most of them have earlier been members of Tactus Choir for 2–3 years. Tactus is the children's choir of the music classes in Tampere.
There are about 40 singers aged 12–20 years in the choir at the moment. They are experienced, versatile musicians who form string quartet and various ensembles to accompany the choir when needed.
The goal in choral singing in Sympaatti is a rich vocal production, good expressiveness, liveliness, sensitiveness and musical talent.
Sympaatti has got a lot of critical acclaim both nationally and internationally for versatile choreographies and large choral productions, e.g., “Adiemus — Songs of Sanctuary” by Karl Jenkins and “Suden aika — The Age of the Wolf” by Tellu Virkkala.
Sympaatti has succeeded in many international competitions and has toured most European countries, Kanada and South Africa.
Contacts: Pekka Nikula
email pekka.nikula@koti.luukku.com
Suomeksi — In Finnish