Calendar of music events
Pärts Passio - Roskilde Domkirke
Theatre of Voices, conductor Paul Hillier
Arvo Pärts Johannes-Passion
Vox Clamantis, conductor Jaan-Eik Tulve
Afternoon Performance: Dvořák’s Symphony No.7
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Anu Tali. Program: Tubin, Pärt, Dvořák
Jazzkaar: Kristjan Randalu „Marginalia and Dividends“ (Estonia-Norway)
On the opening night of the spring Jazzkaar, renowned pianist Kristjan Randalu, one of the brightest stars of our time, will unveil fresh interpretations of composer Jaan Rääts’s miniatures. Randalu will be joined on stage by Norwegian guitarist and electronic musician Eivind Aarset, Taavi Kerikmäe on synthesisers, Mihkel Mälgand on double bass, and Hans Kurvits on drums.
Holy Week Concert
Pirjo Jonas (soprano), Martin Karu (countertenor), Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra. No. 2035 Subscription (Program B)
Benjamin Grosvenor (piano), Kanon Matsuda (piano), NHK Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
LNSO, KRISTĪNA POSKA UN GEORGIJS OSOKINS. ARVO PERTAM — 90!
Georgijs Osokins (piano), Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska. Program: Arvo Pärt, Ludwig van Beethoven
Andrew Lloyd Webber. Requiem
Maria Listra (soprano), Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor, Estonian National Opera), Tartu Boys Choir, Estonian National Opera Boys Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kaspar Mänd
Estonian National Opera Chamber Music Concerts. “Roses, Spring and Love”
Kristel Pärtna (soprano), Helen Lokuta (mezzo-soprano), Tamar Nugis (baritone), Jaanika Rand-Sirp (piano). The curator of the chamber concerts series is Ave Wagner.
Pärts Passio - Trinitatis Kirke
Theatre of Voices, conductor Paul Hillier
De Passio van Arvo Pärt
Vox Clamantis, conductor Jaan-Eik Tulve
Musica Dolorosa
Fraumünster-Vocalsolisten, conductor Jörg Ulrich Busch. Program includes Galina Grigorjeva's "Molitva" for mixed choir and cello
NHK Symphony Orchestra. No. 2035 Subscription (Program B)
Benjamin Grosvenor (piano), Kanon Matsuda (piano), NHK Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Andrew Lloyd Webber. Requiem
Maria Listra (soprano), Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor, Estonian National Opera), Tartu Boys Choir, Estonian National Opera Boys Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kaspar Mänd
De Johannespassie van Arvo Pärt
Vox Clamantis, conductor Jaan-Eik Tulve
Holy Week Concert
Pirjo Jonas (soprano), Martin Karu (countertenor), Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Lessons of Darkness
Ensemble Floridante: Yena Choi, Maria Valdmaa (sopranos), Kristo Käo (theorbo), Villu Vihermäe (viola da gamba), Saale Fischer (harpsichord)
Kristjan Randalu „Marginalia and Dividends“
On the opening night of the spring Jazzkaar, renowned pianist Kristjan Randalu, one of the brightest stars of our time, will unveil fresh interpretations of composer Jaan Rääts’s miniatures. Randalu will be joined on stage by Norwegian guitarist and electronic musician Eivind Aarset, Taavi Kerikmäe on synthesisers, Mihkel Mälgand on double bass, and Hans Kurvits on drums.
Andrew Lloyd Webber. Requiem
Maria Listra (soprano), Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor, Estonian National Opera), Tartu Boys Choir, Estonian National Opera Boys Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kaspar Mänd
Jazzkaar: Kristjan Randalu „Marginalia and Dividends“
On the opening night of the spring Jazzkaar, renowned pianist Kristjan Randalu, one of the brightest stars of our time, will unveil fresh interpretations of composer Jaan Rääts’s miniatures. Randalu will be joined on stage by Norwegian guitarist and electronic musician Eivind Aarset, Taavi Kerikmäe on synthesisers, Mihkel Mälgand on double bass, and Hans Kurvits on drums.
Jazzkaar: Maria Faust & The Economics „Moneyland“ (Estonia–Denmark–Norway)
The acclaimed production "Moneyland" by the Estonian Drama Theatre will transition from the theatre hall to the Jazzkaar stage for one special evening, with the spotlight on the production’s composer, Maria Faust, and her remarkable ensemble, The Economics.
Jazzkaar: Nota bene: Kristjan Kannukene / Mikk Kaasik
The evening begins with Kristjan Kannukene, a violist, composer, and improviser, followed by Mikk Kaasik, a pianist who wowed fans of jazz, funk, and fusion with his debut album "Take One" last year.
Beethoven’s Ninth. The Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Mirjam Mesak (sopran), Annely Peebo (mezzo-soprano), Benjamin Hulett (tenor), Priit Volmer (bass, Estonian National Opera), Lukas Geniušas (piano), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
Beethoven’s Ninth. The Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Mirjam Mesak (sopran), Annely Peebo (mezzo-soprano), Benjamin Hulett (tenor), Priit Volmer (bass, Estonian National Opera), Lukas Geniušas (piano), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
Estonian National Male Choir and Kuldar Schüts
Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor), Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Kuldar Schüts
Estonian Music Days. Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Michael Wendeberg
Program: Lepo Sumera, Märt-Matis Lill, Timo Steiner, Eino Tamberg, Mari Vihmand, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes, Rasmus Puur, Artur Lemba
Фатална Привлачност
Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Mihhail Gerts
Ah Elslein, dearest Elselein!
Hortus Musicus. Artistic Director Andres Mustonen
Estonian Music Days. Grand Concert “Overcoming”
Liis Jürgens (harp); Monika Mattiesen (flute,) Michael Wendeberg (piano); Piano duo Kadri-Ann Sumera & Talvi Hunt
Toivo – Helsingin kamarikuoro 20th Anniversary
Program includes world premiere of Helena Tulve's "And Death Shall Have No Dominion"
Jazzkaar: Naissoo Freeform Quintet
Estonian jazz legend and composer Tõnu Naissoo will present his latest album, "Naissoo Freeform Quintet", at Jazzkaar Festival alongside his quintet.
Estonian Music Days. EAMT Sinfonietta. New works of EAMT students
Program: Erik Rauk, Igor Jaćimović, Jimena Cabrera Álvarez, Merilyn Jaeski, Brenda Pärtel, Astra Irene Susi, Xu Dong, Abel Delgado Vallejo
6. Sinfoniekonzert Au banan! – Ausdruck des Erstaunens
Arus Adjemian (piano), Aachen Symphony Orchestra, conductor Hendrik Vestmann
Estonian Music Days. Ensemble for New Music Tallinn (ENMT)
Program: Maria Rostovtseva, Liisa Hirsch, Paul Beaudoin, Arash Yazdani, Einike Leppik, Justė Janulytė
8. Sinfoniekonzert
Alexey Stadler (cello), Staatskapelle Weimar, conductor Olari Elts. Programmed among others is Arvo Pärt
8. Sinfoniekonzert
Alexey Stadler (cello), Staatskapelle Weimar, conductor Olari Elts. Programmed among others is Arvo Pärt
Estonian Music Days. Momir Novakovic. Accordion
Program: Jug Markovic, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes, Aleksandr Žedeljov, Bronisław Kazimierz Przybylski, Mariliis Valkonen
TABULA RASA and BOOK
Guna Šnē (cello, Latvia), Robert Traksmann (violin), Harry Traksmann (violin), Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann (piano), VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur. Program: Pärt, Vasks
Enigma Variations
Pieter Wispelwey (cello), ERSO, conductor José Luis Gomez
Stravinsky’s Petrushka
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi. Program: Mägi, Khatchatourian, Stravinsky
Estonian Music Days. Contest Young Composer 2025 Final Concert
Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano), Rene Laur (saxophones), Jorma Toots (piano)
Forgotten Peoples
Chamber Choir Ireland, conductor Gabriel Crouch. Program includes selections from ‘Forgotten Peoples’ by Veljo Tormis
Estonian Music Days. Estonian National Male Choir in Tartu
Program: Raimo Kangro, Tõnis Kaumann, Aare Kruusimäe, Ülo Krigul, Tõnu Kõrvits
Stravinsky’s Petrushka
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi. Program: Mägi, Khatchatourian, Stravinsky
Giacomo Puccini’s "La Bohème". Premiere
Cast: Mirjam Mesak, Kadri Kõrvek, Gabriele Mangione, Janis Apeinis, Simo Breede, Märt Jakobson, Atlan Karp, Taavi Tampuu, Rasmus Kull, Kristjan Häggblom, Artur Nagel. Vanemuine opera choir and Vanemuine symphony orchestra, conductor Risto Joost
Estonian Music Days. Arditti Quartet
Program: Nina Šenk, Toshio Hosokawa, Helena Tulve, Toivo Tulev, György Ligeti
Forgotten Peoples
Chamber Choir Ireland, conductor Gabriel Crouch. Program includes selections from ‘Forgotten Peoples’ by Veljo Tormis
Stravinsky’s Petrushka
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi. Program: Mägi, Khatchatourian, Stravinsky
Estonian Music Days. Ensemble of the Estonian Electronic Music Society (EMA)
Program: Malle Maltis, Kristi Allik, Kris Kuldkepp
The Lizard
Ballet by Lepo Sumera, Märt-Matis Lill and Marina Kesler
Estonian Music Days. Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Program: Lepo Sumera, Marianna Liik, Kristjan Kõrver, Lauri Jõeleht
Gastspiel in Nürnberg
Cameron Carpenter (organ), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost
Estonian Music Days. The Vicentino Singers
Program: elena Tulve, Sebastian Dumitrescu, Tze Yeung Ho, Liina Sumera, Galina Grigorjeva, Juhani Nuorvala
Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen | Janine Jansen | Paavo Järvi
Janine Jansen (violin), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
Season Finale concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Program: Kaumann, Gershwin, Orff
The Diabolically Awful Canon. Lepo Sumera 75
8 May 2025 will mark the 75th anniversary of the birth of Estonian composer Lepo Sumera. The concert curated by Kadri-Ann and Tammo Sumera, will showcase a variety of ensembles, ranging from chamber groups to a chamber orchestra. The programme features both familiar pieces alongside lesser-played, hidden treasures by Sumera.
The Unfinished, the One and the Tragic
Janine Jansen (violin), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
Season Finale concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Program: Kaumann, Gershwin, Orff
Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Andris Poga
Program: Tüür, Shostakovich
Royal Baroque
Hortus Musicus. Artistic Director Andres Mustonen
Festival Closing Concert. The Colorful Cello: From Classical Music to Jazz
Soloists: Marcel Johannes Kits (cello, Estonia), Svante Henryson (cello, Sweden), Ivan Karizna (cello, France–Belarus), Răzvan Suma (cello, Romania). Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Robertas Šervenikas
Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Andris Poga
Program: Tüür, Shostakovich
Pärnu City Orchestra. Final concert of the season - Hans Christian Aavik & Sibelius
Program: Gildemann (premiere), Sibelius, Tubin
Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen Paavo Järvi Schubert • Beethoven
Janine Jansen (violin), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
6. Sinfoniekonzert 24/25
Noa Wildschut (violin), Niederrheinischen Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
You cannot sell your soul. Olav Ehala 75
The concert will showcase the wonderful and unique musical language of composer Olav Ehala, featuring his stage and film music that has resonated with several generations of Estonian musicians and music lovers. In honor of the jubilee, the concert program includes something old and something new, familiar yet presented in a slightly different way. Kadri Voorand has crafted her interpretation of Ehala’s music for the ensemble and male choir.
Aus dem Komponierhäuschen
Stepanka Pucalkova (alto), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost
6. Sinfoniekonzert 24/25
Noa Wildschut (violin), Niederrheinischen Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
6. Sinfoniekonzert – Hört’s mit Goertz!
Noa Wildschut (violin), Niederrheinischen Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson. Dr. Wolfram Goertz (moderator)
You cannot sell your soul. Olav Ehala 75
The concert will showcase the wonderful and unique musical language of composer Olav Ehala, featuring his stage and film music that has resonated with several generations of Estonian musicians and music lovers. In honor of the jubilee, the concert program includes something old and something new, familiar yet presented in a slightly different way. Kadri Voorand has crafted her interpretation of Ehala’s music for the ensemble and male choir.
Janine Jansen, Paavo Järvi & Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Janine Jansen (violin), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
ERSO. Final concert of the season
Elena Brazhnyk (soprano), Mati Turi (tenor), Egils Siliņš (baritone), State Choir Latvija, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olari Elts. Program: Adès, Rahmaninov, Pärt, Sumera
Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Musikalisches Dream-Team
Janine Jansen (violin), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
6. Sinfoniekonzert 24/25
Noa Wildschut (violin), Niederrheinischen Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
Anu Tali | Music of the North
Sinfonietta Cracovia, conductor Anu Tali. Program: Tüür, Kruusmaa, Kõrvits, Pärt
The Lizard
Ballet by Lepo Sumera, Märt-Matis Lill and Marina Kesler
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen: Schubert / Beethoven
Janine Jansen (violin), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
10. Sinfoniekonzert
Jonian Ilias Kadesha (violin), Philharmonisches Orchester Erfurt, conductor Mihkel Kütson
10. Sinfoniekonzert
Jonian Ilias Kadesha (violin), Philharmonisches Orchester Erfurt, conductor Mihkel Kütson
Tähe-Lee Liiv. Pianorecital
Tähe-Lee Liiv (piano)
Tähe-Lee Liiv. Recital pianistico
Tähe-Lee Liiv (piano)
7. Sinfoniekonzert
Sheng Cai (piano), Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester, conductor Hendrik Vestmann
"Die Fledermaus" premiere
An operetta by Johann Strauss in three acts. Libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée, based on the vaudeville “Le Réveillon” by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Tõnu Kõrvits. Tanja Tetzlaff, Florian Donderer, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Program: Tõnu Kõrvits - Double concerto for violin, cello and chamber orchestra (premiere)
Jerusalem in Gold
Hortus Musicus. Artistic Director Andres Mustonen