Kaustisen Hääkuoro

The Kaustinen Wedding Choir (Kaustisen Hääkuoro) is a Finnish mixed choir from the Central Ostrobothnia region, specifically from Kaustinen — a town known worldwide as a stronghold of Finnish folk tradition and for the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival. The backbone of their repertoire consists of folk songs from the Kaustinen region; in addition, they perform sacred works and compositions by local composers, including Asko Hanhikoski and Aaro Kentala, bridging traditional and contemporary styles. The choir works flexibly: they perform with a full choir, in small vocal groups, and in a cappella formations. They are regular participants in the summer Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, performing in Finnish churches and collaborating with local folk musicians. In 2017, they released their CD titled "Kansanlaulun Taikaa" (The Magic of Folk Songs). Artistic Director and Conductor: Marita Kaakinen. Repertoire — Mohács 500 Vow Church (May 30, 11:00): • Four a cappella folksongs from Kaustinen Conductor: Marita Kaakinen