# Matti Hyökki, Conductor

> Matti Hyökki, Conductor – 10 recordings on Ondine. An unparalleled figure in Finnish choral music, Matti Hyökki led the YL Male Voice Choir as conductor from…

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/hy-kki-matti

- **Role:** Conductor
- **Photo:** © Pentti Nisonen

## Biography

An unparalleled figure in Finnish choral music, Matti Hyökki led the YL Male Voice Choir as conductor from 1980 to 2010, with many international accolades along their way. He was also chorus master of the Finnish National Opera from 1992 to 1995. Having earlier completed diplomas as church organist and music teacher at the Sibelius Academy, he became in 2003 the first graduate in Finland of a doctoral degree programme in choir conducting, with YL as his instrument. Since 2007, Matti Hyökki has been Professor of Choir Conducting at the Sibelius Academy. He is a regular jury member at international choir competitions and has conducted numerous international choir workshops.

## Discography on Ondine (10)

- [Soi kunniaksi Luojan](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1159-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1159-2, 2010)
- [Talescapes](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1155-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1155-2, 2010)
- [Kevätsointuja. Spring tunes](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1144-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1144-2, 2009)
- [Einojuhani Rautavaara: Complete Works for Male Choir](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1125-2d.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor · Talla Vocal Ensemble · Pasi Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1125-2D, 2008)
- [Jouluyö, juhlayö. Christmas Carols](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1088-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Soile Isokoski, soprano · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1088-2, 2006)
- [Sulle kauneimmat lauluni laulan: Serenades and Love Songs](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1069-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Salminen, bass · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1069-2, 2005)
- [Carmen de Sole: Contemporary Works](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1045-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor (ODE 1045-2, 2004)
- [Einojuhani Rautavaara: The Myth of Sampo - Choral Opera in One Act](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-842-2.md): Tom Nyman, Lemminkäinen · Sauli Tiilikainen, Väinämöinen · Antti Suhonen, ilmarinen · YL Male Voice Choir · Pasi Hyökki, conductor (ODE 842-2, 1994)
- [Joulun tähdet. Star Christmas: featuring Karita Mattila · Soile Isokoski · Lilli Paasikivi · Johanna Rusanen-Kartano · Jorma Hynninen · Matti Salminen](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1138-2.md): Pertti Pekkanen, conductor · Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo-soprano · Soile Isokoski, soprano · Tapiola Choir · Matti Hyökki, conductor · Turku Philharmonic Orchestra · Matti Salminen, bass · Helsinki Chamber Choir · Timo Nuoranne, conductor · YL Male Voice Choir · Kyösti Haatanen, conductor · Jorma Panula, conductor · Ulf Söderblom, conductor · Jyväskylä Sinfonia · Jorma Hynninen, baritone · The Musica Choir of Jyväskylä · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Karita Mattila, soprano · Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir · Erkki Pohjola, conductor · Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano (ODE 1138-2, 2008)
- [Riemullista joulujuhlaa: (Joyful Christmas)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-501-2.md): YL Male Voice Choir · Various orchestras and conductors (ODE 501-2, 2006)

## Links

- [YL Male Voice Choir](http://www.yl.fi/index.en.php)