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The 18th International Choir Festival “Tallinn 2025” will bring nearly 850 singers from 8 countries to Tallinn
The choir festival, which will take place from April 24 to 26, will feature 22 choirs, representing Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, Finland, Great Britain and, of course, Estonia. The festival will feature five concerts in Tallinn and a competition open to the public, where choirs will compete in the categories of children’s, youth, women’s, men’s, mixed, chamber choirs, and contemporary music.
The Nominees for the “LHV New Composition Award Au-tasu 2025” Announced
This year, 51 works by 32 composers were submitted for the award. The jury selected 8 nominees whose works stood out for their high artistic quality, freshness, and impact. The winner of the “LHV New Music Award 2025” will be announced at the Estonian Music Days ERSO concert on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Estonia Concert Hall.
Estonian Music Days marks 100 years of the Composers’ Union with a rich program
The world’s most in-depth major event dedicated to new Estonian music — the Estonian Music Days — will take place this year from April 25 to May 4. The festival is organized by the Estonian Composers’ Union, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. Inspired by this milestone, the festival’s theme is “Sada/100”, with Helena Tulve and Timo Steiner serving as artistic directors. The Tartu program is curated by Märt-Matis Lill.
Toivo Tulev's album "Dawn, Almost Dawn" has been released
At the end of March, the US classical music label Navona Records released composer Toivo Tulev's album "Dawn, Almost Dawn", which features composer's work from the last decade.
Paavo Järvi & Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich launch Mahler cycle with Symphony No. 5 on Alpha Classics
On 14 March, Alpha Classics releases Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich’s new recording of Mahler Symphony No. 5, marking the start of a project that has been years in the making. Long admired for his powerfully intimate interpretation of Mahler’s symphonies, Paavo Järvi waited for the right moment to record the complete cycle – both in his musical journey and in his collaboration with the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich.
Arvo Pärt Centre opened a new exhibition in the composer’s jubilee year
On 1 February, the Arvo Pärt Centre opened a new exhibition, Tintinnabuli – A World on Music Paper, that invites visitors on a long and contemplative journey into Arvo Pärt’s unique compositional style – tintinnabuli. Interactive book pages bring Arvo Pärt’s musical world to life through descriptions, images, animations and soundscapes. The exhibition is organised in honour of Arvo Pärt’s jubilee year and marks his 90th birthday.
During Niguliste Organ Week, the museum will host beautiful music, a visit to the organ balcony and exciting lectures
The XXXVIII International Niguliste Organ Week, which runs from the first to the seventh of January, will feature evening concerts and a daily programme showcasing the finest works of medieval and early modern art, accompanied by music. Professor Andres Uibo is the festival’s organiser and artistic director.
Estonian Music Information Centre is on winter vacation
Estonian Music Information Centre is on winter vacation from December 24 to January 5. We will start fulfilling music store orders from January 6. Scores in PDF format paid by credit card will be automatically delivered to your email address. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Erkki-Sven Tüür's Oboe Concerto will be premiered today by Kalev Kuljus and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra under the baton of Paavo Järvi
Erkki-Sven Tüür's Oboe Concerto "Desert Wind" will be premiered on November 14 and 15 in the Elbphilharmonie's Grand Hall in Hamburg. The soloist of the oboe concerto is Kalev Kuljus, the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is conducted by Paavo Järvi. The concert on November 15 will be broadcast live by NDR Kultur and Estonian Klassikaraadio.
Warner Classics Releases „Paavo Järvi – The Complete Recordings”
This month Warner Classics releases a box set of 30 CDs comprising Paavo Järvi’s complete catalogue on Virgin Classics, EMI and Erato, recorded between 1996 and 2015, plus a bonus CD of the Franck Symphony in D minor he made last September with Orchestre de Paris, of which he was Music Director from 2010–16.