Four decades ago in Finland, music teacher Erkki Pohjola had a vision of what a children's choir should sound like, and many competition victories, recordings and great performances later, we have this best-of CD by the 35-strong Tapiola Choir as evidence of his brilliance. There are 11 songs here, sung in Finnish, (translated) 'This Land, My Land, Finland,' 'Song of the Nation,' 'Song of the Wanting Land,' 'The Hills of Karelia,' 'Oh How Fair My Sweetheart Is,' 'The Shepherd Piper,' 'The Sky Is Blue,' 'Young Rascals From Harma Village,' 'An Orphan's Sigh,' 'Finlandia Hymn' and 'Our Land.' Variously accompanied, from harp to orchestra, the emphasis is on the startling, bell-like voices of the children and these beautiful Finnish songs. Incredible vocal clarity and range-lovely!