Calendar of Music Events
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
ACCORDIONF[est]. Myths & Tales | Langeproon & Eller
Renowned Estonian musicians Mikk Langeproon (accordion) and Anna-Liisa Eller (kannel) will open Accordionfest 2024 with the music by Estonian composers. Program: Pärtel (premiere), Tüür, Tulve, Kõrvits. H. Põldmäe (premiere)
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
ACCORDIONF[est]. EAMT Accordion Class
Growing international class of lecturer Momir Novakovic at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre will presente wide spectrum of accordion sound, both with original works for accordion and transcriptions.
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
ACCORDIONF[est]. Sevdah Tales: Goran Stevanovich
German based accordionist Goran Stevanovich will tell a story about passion and life through the unique concept of Sevdah, a term for deep emotional music as a recall to his Bosnian origins. Guests: Mari Poll (violin), Kaija Lukas (violin), Sandra Klimaite (viola), Henry-David Varema (cello)
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
ACCORDIONF[est]. Crossing Bellows: Erasmus+ BIP (EAMT)
The Erasmus+ Blended Intense Program “Crossing Bellows” will be held at the Estonian Academy of music and Theatre at the time of Accordionfest. Accordionfest is sponsoring the project with concert logistics. At the opening of the BIP, we will hear students from guest institutions, music academies from Helsinki, Gdansk, Barcelona, Hannover and Zagaroza.
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)
ACCORDIONF[est]. Samuele Telari: Transcriptions
Famed Italian accordionist Samuele Telari comes back to Accordionfest with another recital containing transcriptions on accordion. This time program is composed of works by Mozart, Schubert, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.
Entre les Terres
Jacky Molard and Francois Corneloup Quartet: Jacky Molard (violin, composition), Francois Corneloup (baritone saxophone, composition), Catherine Delaunay (clarinet), Vincent Courtois (cello)
ACCORDIONF[est]. Jovan: North to South
Jovan Pavlovic (Norway) has tapped into a unique artistic expression of the accordion through an unusual combination of elements of jazz, classical and traditional folk music in his work. Jovan takes us on a memorable journey through his own music with his creative approach heard in rhythm, harmonies and in lyrical improvisation.
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
ACCORDIONF[est]. Crossing Bellows: Borregaard
Andreas Borregaard (accordion, Denmark). Program: Walshe, Venables
Caravaggio and Monteverdi. Music and tableaux vivant
Teatri 35, La Venexiana
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
ACCORDIONF[est]. Spanish Renaissance: Telleria & Margules
Ander Telleria (accordion) and Anna Margules (recorder) will present to Estonian audience the repertoire composed of Spanish early music works. The unique combination of authenticity and innovation is in the fact that Ander will play a mean-tone accordion, and also, for the first time ever, the world will hear accordion with the Pythagorean temperament.
ACCORDIONF[est]. Exclusive Concert Dinner at Puri
At the exclusive concert dinner in Puri restaurant, you will be able to hear high level classical music on accordion, performed by internationally acclaimed musicians, in a more relaxed environment. Featuring: Darius Gustaitis (Lithuania), Ivan Jermakov (Estonia), Henri Zibo (Estonia), Momir Novakovic (Serbia/Estonia), Mikk Langeproon (Estonia)
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)
ACCORDIONF[est]. Closing: The Myth of The Bird
New music for accordion, commissioned by (and premiered at) our partner festival Eufonija (Serbia). Mari Poll (violin), Regina Udod (double bass), Anta Pukite (accordion), Egle Ieva Kazakeviciute (accordion). Special guest from Serbian National Theatre: Marko Savkovic.
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
In the Beginning
Stockholm Saxophone Quartet, Stockholm Cathedral Choir. Program: Tõnu Kõrvits, Matthew Peterson, Camille Saint-Saëns
Mart Saar – Bog Bard With a Worldview
Album presentation. Arete Kerge (soprano), Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano) and Kadri–Ann Sumera (piano). The conversation is led by Riina Roose (in Estonian).
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
Erkki-Sven Tüür 65.
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
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
Duos I
The series "DUOS" is curated by Tarmo Johannes and features music for flute and one other performer. Throughout the season, Tarmo Johannes will collaborate with four outstanding musicians, the first concert with Merje Roomere (violin).
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
European classics at the Cologne Philharmonic
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Maila Laidna (piano), Andreas Lend (cello), concertmaster Peeter Margus, conductor Maria Seletskaja
The Real Group
The Real Group: Clara Fornander, Joanné Nugas, Johannes Rückert Becker, Axel Berntzon, Daniele Dees
Volmer and Ilja
Ivari Ilja (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
The Real Group
The Real Group: Clara Fornander, Joanné Nugas, Johannes Rückert Becker, Axel Berntzon, Daniele Dees
Volmer and Ilja
Ivari Ilja (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
The Real Group
The Real Group: Clara Fornander, Joanné Nugas, Johannes Rückert Becker, Axel Berntzon, Daniele Dees
Sibelius’ Mooiste
Marc Bouchkov (violin), Flanders Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristiina Poska
The Real Group
The Real Group: Clara Fornander, Joanné Nugas, Johannes Rückert Becker, Axel Berntzon, Daniele Dees
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
Olari Elts and Theodor Sink
Theodor Sink (cello), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts
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
Lunchtime Concert: Michael Foyle (violin) & Maksim Štšura (piano)
Foyle-Stsura Duo: Michael Foyle (violin) and Maksim Štšura (piano)
Symphonic Lunch IV: The Ring of the Nibelung
Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Mati Turi (tenor), EAMT Symphony Orchestra, ERSO, conductor Joseph Swensen
The Ring of the Nibelung
Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Mati Turi (tenor), EAMT Symphony Orchestra, ERSO, conductor Joseph Swensen
Vox Luminis Ensemble
Vox Luminis Ensemble (Belgium), artistic director Lionel Meunier
Mihhail Gerts Conducts at the Berliner Philharmonie
Regina Udod (contrabass), Sinfonie Orchester Schönberg, conductor Mihhail Gerts. Program: Eduard Tubin, Sergey Rachmaninoff
Lonitseera
Lonitseera: Kaisa Kuslapuu (vocal, piano), Katariina Tirmaste (flute, background vocal), Kristin Kaha (background vocal), Mart Nõmm (double bass), Tõnis Kirsipu (percussion). VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
Haydn + Hope
Heinrich Stefan Kerstan (bassoon, Germany/Estonia), Maila Laidna (piano), Estonian Sinfonietta, concertmaster Peeter Margus
Lonitseera
Lonitseera: Kaisa Kuslapuu (vocal, piano), Katariina Tirmaste (flute, background vocal), Kristin Kaha (background vocal), Mart Nõmm (double bass), Tõnis Kirsipu (percussion). VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
String Focus. Henning Kraggerud (violin)
Henning Kraggerud (violin), Petter Richter (guitar)
ERSO at Fotografiska
Rain Vilu (viola), Seulki Lee (cello), Egert Leinsaar (violin), Sandra Klimaitė (viola), Theodor Sink (cello), Fred Heinoja (violin), Taavi Orro (clarinet), Mari-Liis Vind (flute)