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12 cello players of NYYD Ensemble today in Estonia Concert Hall

 

On Monday, June 15 at 6 pm, a concert devoted to Cello Grand Old Lady Laine Leichter’s 90th anniversary, will take place in Estonia Concert Hall.
The concert is named after Brett Dean’s work "Twelve Angry Men" for 12 cellos.

The program:
Tõnis Kaumann - Three folk dances for 8 cellos (2004)
Steve Reich - Cello Counterpoint for 8 cellos (2003)
Arvo Pärt - O-Antiphonen for 8 cellos (1988/2008)
Jay Schwartz - Music for 12 cellos (2002/2007)
Iannis Xenakis - Windungen for 12 cellos (1976)
Brett Dean - Twelve Angry Men for 12 cellos (1996)

Performers are Silver Ainomäe, Tõnu Jõesaar, Marius Järvi, Teet Järvi, Leho Karin, Kaido Kelder, Mart Laas, Andreas Lend, Kristjan Saar, Aare Tammesalu, Margus Uus and Henry-David Varema, conductor Olari Elts.

Malle Maltis

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