Astrid Riska founded Jubilate as a children's choir in 1967; it has since grown to a mixed-voice 35-strong adult choir, performing a repertoire from the sacred to the avant-garde. The group has been particularly interested in performing works by Finnish composers, both at home and internationally, and Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), was one of the best. Included are 24 songs, beginning with 'Rakastava, Op. 14,' the world premiere recording of 'Soitapas, soria likka;' and two school songs from the mid-1920s, 'Koulutie' and 'Skolsang;' to the beautiful, familiar 'Finlandia Hymn,' finishing with the lovely 'Six Songs from Op. 18.' Perfectly performed, wonderfully composed choral music from one of Finland's best! Extensive liner notes with all lyrics translated.

Jubilate was founded as a children's choir by its conductor Astrid Riska in 1967. Developing rapidly, it is now a chamber choir of some 35 mixed adult voices, with a repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to the avant-garde. It has always striven to perform Finnish music to both domestic and international audiences. Nils-Eric Fougstedt (1910-61), founded the Finnish Radio Choir in 1940 and conducted the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Here are 32 of Fougstedt's works, from 'Bjorkarnas Valv' and 'Three Songs to texts by Nils Ferlin,' to 'Two Traditional Songs' and 'Silmien laulu.' Lovely, soaring music, beautifully sung by one of Finland's finest choirs. Extensive liner notes with translated lyrics.