Calendar of Music Events
Orchestra lunch concert with Paavo Järvi
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Season opening with Paavo Järvi & Víkingur Ólafsson
Víkingur Ólafsson (piano), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Opening of the concert season of Eesti Kontsert
Tuuri Dede (mezzo-soprano), Tamar Nugis (baritone, Estonian NO), Raiko Raalik (bass, RO Estonian NO), Ain Anger (bass), Girls' Choir Ellerhein, Mixed choir Latvija, Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
Season opening with Paavo Järvi & Víkingur Ólafsson
Víkingur Ólafsson (piano), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Hortus Musicus. Mediterranean Mosaic
Hortus Musicus
Opening of the concert season of Eesti Kontsert
Tuuri Dede (mezzo-soprano), Tamar Nugis (baritone, Estonian NO), Raiko Raalik (bass, RO Estonian NO), Ain Anger (bass), Girls' Choir Ellerhein, Mixed choir Latvija, Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
2. Sinfoniekonzert
Maximilian Hörmeyer (violin), Marie-Teresa Nawara (viola), Oldenburg State Orchestra (Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester), conductor Hendrik Vestmann
Joint concert "On the Road"
Chamber Choir Encore, Imperial College Chamber Choir
Württembergische Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Sophie Pacini (piano), conductor Risto Joost
Program: Rääts, Mozart, Brahms
2. Sinfoniekonzert
Maximilian Hörmeyer (violin), Marie-Teresa Nawara (viola), Oldenburg State Orchestra (Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester), conductor Hendrik Vestmann
Ensemble U: concert "URR-43: Kõlaluule" (Sound Poetry)
Ensemble U: Tarmo Johannes (flute), Helena Tuuling (clarinet), Merje Roomere (violin), Levi-Danel Mägila (cello), Vambola Krigul (percussion), Taavi Kerikmäe (piano)
Mozart´s Requiem
Veronika Eberle (violin), Karolina Bengtsson (soprano), Tuuri Dede (mezzo-soprano), James Way (tenor), Erik Rosenius (bass), Göteborgs Symfonikers Vokalensemble, Göteborgs Symfoniska Kör, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Barbara Hannigan
Paavo Järvi & Golda Schultz
Golda Schultz (soprano), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Symphonic Lunch II: Poska and Sibelius
ERSO, conductor Kristiina Poska
National Male Choir’s opening concert of the season. Raimo Kangro and his students
Programme: Kangro's “The Song of Songs”, “Carmen amoris homunculi” op. 51a; Kõrvits, Steiner, Kaumann, Krigul (premieres)
Mozart´s Requiem
Veronika Eberle (violin), Karolina Bengtsson (soprano), Tuuri Dede (mezzo-soprano), James Way (tenor), Erik Rosenius (bass), Göteborgs Symfonikers Vokalensemble, Göteborgs Symfoniska Kör, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Barbara Hannigan
tonhalleCRUSH
Golda Schultz (soprano), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Olari Elts Conducts the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Jan Lehtola (organ), Robert Jordan (bagpipes), Helsinki Music Centre Choir, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olari Elts
Poska and Sibelius
Alban Gerhardt (cello), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska. Programme: Hallik, Elgar, Sibelius
Conservatoire: Foyle-Stsura
Michael Foyle (violin), Maksim Štšura (piano)
Paavo Järvi & Golda Schultz
Golda Schultz (soprano), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Mozart´s Requiem
Veronika Eberle (violin), Karolina Bengtsson (soprano), Tuuri Dede (mezzo-soprano), James Way (tenor), Erik Rosenius (bass), Göteborgs Symfonikers Vokalensemble, Göteborgs Symfoniska Kör, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Barbara Hannigan
Season Opening: Great Chamber Music
Estonian Wind Quintet: Heili Rosin-Leivategija (flute), Soo-Young Lee (clarinet), Guido Gualandi (oboe), Peeter Sarapuu (bassoon), Jürnas Rähni (horn). Strings: Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Andres Kaljuste (viola), Indrek Leivategija (cello), Regina Udod (double bass). Programmed among others is Lepo Sumera
The Gold of Vienna. The Masters and Marianna
Estonian Sinfonietta, soloist and concertmaster is Peeter Margus
Dancing Glass. Dance. Music. Video
Dancing Glass is a dance, music and video performance featuring twelve of Philip Glass’s renowned piano works interpreted by fourteen internationally acclaimed choreographers, musicians and video artists. The performance combines live music, dance and video, and features surprising interpretations with influences of African echoes, Brazilian choro, Japanese koto and Turkish Sufi music. The performance also features Estonian kannel player Anna-Liisa Eller as co-director and musician.
Festival TubIN: TubIN opening concert. Number One
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor, Mihhail Gerts. Programme: Beethoven, Tubin
Dancing Glass. Dance. Music. Video
Dancing Glass is a dance, music and video performance featuring twelve of Philip Glass’s renowned piano works interpreted by fourteen internationally acclaimed choreographers, musicians and video artists. The performance combines live music, dance and video, and features surprising interpretations with influences of African echoes, Brazilian choro, Japanese koto and Turkish Sufi music. The performance also features Estonian kannel player Anna-Liisa Eller as co-director and musician.
Festival TubIN: An evening of Eduard Oja’s compositions
Karmen Puis (soprano), Karl Jõgi (violin), Indrek Leivategija (cello), Joonatan Jürgenson (piano), Katrin Aller (presenter). Programme: Oja
Festival TubIN: TubIN opening concert. Number One
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor, Mihhail Gerts. Programme: Beethoven, Tubin
Artist in Residence: Seong-Jin Cho plays Shostakovich
Seong-Jin Cho (piano), Guillaume Jehl (trumpet), Berliner Philharmoniker, conductor Paavo Järvi. Program: Tormis, Shostakovich, Bruckner
Ariel Zuckermann
Dalasinfoniettan, Ariel Zuckermann (flute, conductor). Program: Tubin, Bacewicz, Mozart
Hortus Musicus. 5785 Years Since the Creation of the World
Hortus Musicus
Festival TubIN: Better than Brahms? Concert and conversation panel
Tõnu Kalm (clarinet), Mihhail Gerts (piano), Age Juurikas (piano). Programme: Brahms, Tubin
Artist in Residence: Seong-Jin Cho plays Shostakovich
Seong-Jin Cho (piano), Guillaume Jehl (trumpet), Berliner Philharmoniker, conductor Paavo Järvi. Program: Tormis, Shostakovich, Bruckner
Entre les Terres
Jacky Molard and Francois Corneloup Quartet: Jacky Molard (violin, composition), Francois Corneloup (baritone saxophone, composition), Catherine Delaunay (clarinet), Vincent Courtois (cello)
Festival European Polyphony
Vambola Krigul (percussion), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Festival TubIN: Violin of Life
Triinu Piirsalu (violin), Mihhail Gerts (piano), Eero Epner (text). Programme: Tubin
Festival TubIN: TubIN final concert. From the New World
Heili Rosin-Leivategija (piccolo), Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihhail Gerts. Programme: Tubin, Tüür, Dvořák
Prize Winners and Soloists of the Kronberg Academy
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Philipp Schupelius (cello), Itai Navon (piano)
Entre les Terres
Jacky Molard and Francois Corneloup Quartet: Jacky Molard (violin, composition), Francois Corneloup (baritone saxophone, composition), Catherine Delaunay (clarinet), Vincent Courtois (cello)
Helsinki Early Music Festival. Entre amis – with friends
Ensemble Floridante: Maria Valdmaa (soprano), Villu Vihermäe (viola da gamba), Saale Fischer (harpsichord/organ). Finnish Baroque Orchestra: Anthony Marini (violin), Kaisa Kallinen (violin), Terhi Lehtiniemi (viola), Eero Palviainen (theorbo)
CM 14 Birthday Concert. Author evening of Tõnu Kõrvits
Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale, Martin Kuuskmann (bassoon), conductor Endrik Üksvärav. Program: Tõnu Kõrvits
Artist in Residence: Seong-Jin Cho plays Shostakovich
Seong-Jin Cho (piano), Guillaume Jehl (trumpet), Berliner Philharmoniker, conductor Paavo Järvi. Program: Tormis, Shostakovich, Bruckner
Helsinki Early Music Festival. On Estonian Baroque Paths
Aino Peltomaa (soprano and harp). Floridante: Angela Ambrosini (nyckelharpa), Anna-Liisa Eller (chromatic kantele and traditional kantele), Villu Vihermäe (viola da gamba), Taavi Kerikmäe (clavichord and harmonium), Saale Fischer (harpsichord)
Entre les Terres
Jacky Molard and Francois Corneloup Quartet: Jacky Molard (violin, composition), Francois Corneloup (baritone saxophone, composition), Catherine Delaunay (clarinet), Vincent Courtois (cello)
Entre les Terres
Jacky Molard and Francois Corneloup Quartet: Jacky Molard (violin, composition), Francois Corneloup (baritone saxophone, composition), Catherine Delaunay (clarinet), Vincent Courtois (cello)
Caravaggio and Monteverdi. Music and tableaux vivant
Teatri 35, La Venexiana
Symphonic Lunch III: Elts and Beethoven´s Fifth
Alexander Melnikov (piano), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts
Caravaggio and Monteverdi. Music and tableaux vivant
Teatri 35, La Venexiana
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
ELTS AND BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH
Alexander Melnikov (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olari Elts. Program: Tulev (premiere), Brahms, Beethoven
Bach. The Five Elements. Tim Kliphuis Trio and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Tim Kliphuis Trio: Tim Kliphuis (violin), Nigel Clark (guitar), Roy Percy (double bass), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
Alexander Melnikov
Alexander Melnikov (piano), Triin Ruubel (violin), Miina Laanesaar (violin), Sandra Klimaitė (viola), Indrek Leivategija (cello)
Bach. The Five Elements. Tim Kliphuis Trio and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Tim Kliphuis Trio: Tim Kliphuis (violin), Nigel Clark (guitar), Roy Percy (double bass), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
3. Sinfoniekonzert
Herbert Schuch (piano), Oldenburg State Orchestra (Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester), conductor Hendrik Vestmann
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
3. Sinfoniekonzert
Herbert Schuch (piano), Oldenburg State Orchestra (Oldenburgisches Staatsorchester), conductor Hendrik Vestmann
2. Sinfoniekonzert
Alexander Krichel (piano), Niederrheinische Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
Aavik, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, Joost. "Anfang und Ende"
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost. Program: Mozart, Tüür
Aavik, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, Joost. "Anfang und Ende"
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost. Program: Mozart, Tüür
2. Sinfoniekonzert
Alexander Krichel (piano), Niederrheinische Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
Concert simfonic
Vlad Stănculeasa (violin), George Enescu Philharmonic, conductor Kristjan Järvi. Program: Järvi, Mendelssohn, Sibelius
2. Hört’s mit Goertz
Alexander Krichel (piano), Niederrheinische Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
The Philharmonia (United Kingdom) and Marcel Johannes Kits (cello)
Marcel Johannes Kits (cello), The Philharmonia (United Kingdom), conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali (Finland)
Aavik, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, Joost. "Anfang und Ende"
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost. Program: Mozart, Tüür
Concert simfonic
Vlad Stănculeasa (violin), George Enescu Philharmonic, conductor Kristjan Järvi. Program: Järvi, Mendelssohn, Sibelius
NEEME JÄRVI AND FRIENDS
Triin Ruubel (violin), Indrek Leivategija (cello), Anna Shelest (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
2. Sinfoniekonzert
Alexander Krichel (piano), Niederrheinische Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson
Hortus Musicus. Spanish Renaissance Music
Hortus Musicus
Foyle-Stsura Duo Concert in Italy
Michael Foyle (violin), Maksim Štšura (piano)
International piano festival KLAVER: Elena Bashkirova (piano, Germany)
Programme: Hensel, Mozart, Dvořák
Ulla Krigul (organ), Virgo Veldi (saxophone)
Ulla Krigul (organ), Virgo Veldi (saxophone). Programmed among others are Tõnu Kõrvits and Galine Grigorjeva
Paavo Järvi & Lisa Batiashvili
Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
International piano festival KLAVER: Kirke Karja (piano)
Programme: Kulla, Draksler, Hauptmann, Cudars, Faust, Mägi
Paavo Järvi & Lisa Batiashvili
Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
2 Grammy Choirs. Helsinki Chamber Choir & Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Helsinki Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Nils Schweckendiek
International piano festival KLAVER: Olga Kern (piano, USA)
Programme: Rachmaninoff, Dvořák
LNSO, Kristiina Poska, Brahms ja Mozart
Georg Sarkisjan (violin), Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
Kristian & Haydn
Kristian Nilsson (trumpet), Dalasinfoniettan, conductor Anu Tali
2 Grammy Choirs. Helsinki Chamber Choir & Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Helsinki Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Nils Schweckendiek
International piano festival KLAVER: Girls allowed. Dedicated to Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn
Sofia Khvichia, Tähe-Lee Liiv, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Kristiina Rokashevich, Piret Mikalai, Age Juurikas, Maila Laidna/Tiiu Sisask and Kärt Ruubel/Karolina Aavik. Programme: Beach, Hensel, Mägi, Gubaidulina, Schumann, Padhaiskaja, Boulanger, Szymanowska, Chaminade
International piano festival KLAVER: Dina Yoffe (piano, Latvia)
Programme: Mägi, Schumann, Chopin
2 Grammy Choirs. Helsinki Chamber Choir & Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Helsinki Chamber Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Nils Schweckendiek
Fleckenbühler Hofkonzert – Aavik-Duo
Aavik-Duo: Hans Christian Aavik (violin) ja Karolina Aavik (piano)
Gastspiel in Alicante
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Gastspiel in Barcelona
Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Gastspiel in Madrid
Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Gastspiel in Madrid
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Sheherazade. 2. Philharmonisches konzert
Thierry Stöckel (violin), Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg, conductor Arvo Volmer
Trompet og klaver - Sjostakovitsj og Sibelius
Christian Ihle Hadland (piano), Odd Nilsen (trompet), Norwegian Radio Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
Felix Klieser (French horn, Germany)
Andrej Bielow (violin), Martina Filjak (piano), Felix Klieser (French horn)
Oulu Sinfonia. Don Juan
Eri Ikeda (bassoon), Oulu Sinfonia, conductor Olari Elts
Estonian National Male Choir 80
Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Frieder Bernius (Germany)
Gastspiel in Zaragoza
Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Sheherazade. 2. Philharmonisches konzert
Thierry Stöckel (violin), Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg, conductor Arvo Volmer
Felix Klieser (French horn, Germany)
Andrej Bielow (violin), Martina Filjak (piano), Felix Klieser (French horn)
Felix Klieser (French horn, Germany)
Andrej Bielow (violin), Martina Filjak (piano), Felix Klieser (French horn)
Ryoji Ikeda x Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Volmer and Ilja
Ivari Ilja (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
Volmer and Ilja
Ivari Ilja (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
The Battle of the Comedians
Maria Valdmaa (soprano), Tõnu Oja (texts, Estonian Drama Theatre) , Hortus Musicus
The Battle of the Comedians
Maria Valdmaa (soprano), Tõnu Oja (texts, Estonian Drama Theatre) , Hortus Musicus
The Battle of the Comedians
Maria Valdmaa (soprano), Tõnu Oja (texts, Estonian Drama Theatre) , Hortus Musicus
Arnold Schönberg 150
Ludensemble: Kärt Ruubel (piano), Karolina Aavik (piano), Kaija Lukas (violin), Rebekka Siimer (violin), Sandra Klimaitė (viola), Theodor Sink (cello), Tamar Nugis (baritone, Estonia National Opera), conductor Kaspar Mänd
Mihhail Gerts Conducts at the Berliner Philharmonie
Regina Udod (contrabass), Sinfonie Orchester Schönberg, conductor Mihhail Gerts. Program: Eduard Tubin, Sergey Rachmaninoff