Rajaton is a
Finnish a cappella ensemble, founded in
Helsinki
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in 1997. The
Finnish word ''rajaton'' means "boundless", to indicate the breadth of their repertoire, from sacred classical to near
Europop.
Rajaton performs primarily in Finland but also tours around Europe and the rest of the world, having performed in over 25 countries.
In 2005, Rajaton album sales reached 100,000 worldwide. They have earned eight
gold records in total, with ''Rajaton Sings ABBA'' reaching platinum (30,000) and ''Joulu'' reaching double platinum (60,000).
Rajaton mainly performs a cappella, music written or arranged by members of the ensemble. Most lyrics are taken from poetry and from a collection of Finnish folk poetry ''
Kanteletar''.
Members
The six members of the group are:
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Soprano:
Essi Wuorela
Essi Wuorela is a Finnish soprano. She is an original member of the ensemble Rajaton, founded in 1997, but also began a solo career in 1994. She studied music at Sibelius High School and later Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory, from which she gr ...
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Mezzo-Soprano: Aili Ikonen (was:
Virpi Moskari Virpi Moskari is a Mezzo-soprano, and a founder member of the Finnish a cappella
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until 2017)
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Alto: Soila Sariola
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Tenor
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:
Hannu Lepola
Rajaton is a Finnish a cappella ensemble, founded in Helsinki in 1997. The Finnish word ''rajaton'' means "boundless", to indicate the breadth of their repertoire, from sacred classical to near Europop.
Rajaton performs primarily in Finland ...
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Baritone: Ahti Paunu
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Bass
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Jussi Chydenius
Jussi Chydenius (born 30 December 1972) is a Finnish musician and composer. He is best known for singing bass in the vocal ensemble Rajaton.
He is the son of composer Kaj Chydenius and director Kaisa Korhonen. His brother is music producer Kal ...
Discography
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Nova'' (2000)
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Boundless'' (2001)
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Sanat'' (2002)
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Joulu
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'' (2003)
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Kevät'' (2005)
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Out of Bounds'' (2006)
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Rajaton sings ABBA'' (2006)
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Maa'' (2007)
*''Rajaton sings
Queen with
Lahti Symphony Orchestra'' (2008)
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Best of Rajaton 1999-2009'' (2009)
*''Tarinoita'' (2010)
*''Jouluyö'' (2011)
*''Suomen Lasten Lauluja'' (2012)
*''Salaisuus'' (2016)
*''Tuhansien Laulujen Maa'' (2017)
*''Ja niin on taasen joulu'' (2019)
References
External links
official Rajaton websiteThe Recorded A Cappella Review Board��reviews of Rajaton CDs
Rajaton Fan Club��free forum for Rajaton discussion and information
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Finnish musical groups
Professional a cappella groups
Sibelius Academy alumni