Calendar of Music Events


Keelpillifookus. Katariina Maria Kits-Reimal (violin) and Marcel Johannes Kits (cello)

Katariina Maria Kits-Reimal (violin), Marcel Johannes Kits (cello)

Opera Gala

Soloists Tamara Kalinkina (Ukraine), Karmen Puis, Raimonds Bramanis (Latvian National Opera), Rasmus Kull, Hisatoshi Nezu, Jānis Apeinis (Latvian National Opera), Simo Breede, Vanemuine symphony orchestra, conductor Vello Pähn. This year’s opera gala is dedicated to Giacomo Puccini to commemorate the passing of a hundred years from his death on 29 November.

Keelpillifookus. Katariina Maria Kits-Reimal (violin) and Marcel Johannes Kits (cello)

Katariina Maria Kits-Reimal (violin), Marcel Johannes Kits (cello)

Gastspiel in Hildesheim

Felix Klieser (French horn), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost

Gastspiel in Mülheim an der Ruhr

Felix Klieser (French horn), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost

Heinrich Schütz and his time

Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen

Going North

Villu Veski (saxophone), Jan Gunnar Hoff (piano, Norway). Program: Heino Eller, Arvo Pärt, Cyrillus Kreek, Jan Gunnar Hoff, Villu Veski

Light from the End of the World

Ballet by Jevgeni Grib and Alisson Kruusmaa.

Keelpillifookus. Nemanja Radulović and Double Sens

Ensemble Double Sens, Nemanja Radulović (violin, artistic director)

SEKIDO Classic Series

Rafał Blechacz (piano), Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi

All Colours of Sound

Lukas Gedvilas (piano, Lithuania)

Christmas Jazz 2024: Siim Aimla 50! Marianne Leibur, MUBA Vocal Ensemble & EDBB "21st Century Blues"

Siim Aimla, one of the most influential figures on the Estonian jazz scene, is celebrating his fiftieth birthday on 1 November – a milestone that deserves a grand celebration! At this year’s Christmas Jazz festival, the devoted saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and renowned band leader will premiere his brand new work, 21st Century Blues, a piece Aimla says he wrote for the big band of his dreams.

SEKIDO Classic Series

Hilary Hahn (violin), Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi

3. Sinfoniekonzert. Hypnose

Simone Rubino (percussion), Osnabrück Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihkel Kütson

Tallinn University of Technology Chamber Choir’s 58th Birthday Concert – Martín Palmeri "Misa a Buenos Aires"

Join us in celebrating the 58th anniversary of the Tallinn University of Technology Chamber Choir with a special concert featuring Martín Palmeri’s acclaimed "Misa a Buenos Aires". This musical journey takes you through the soulful and vibrant sounds of Argentina. For the first time ever in Telliskivi, this piece blends the classical mass form with the passionate rhythms of tango, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

SYMPHONIC LUNCH V: BRILLIANT OBOE. Haydn and Brahms

ERSO, conductor François Leleux

SEKIDO Classic Series

Hilary Hahn (violin), Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi

3. Hört’s mit Goertz

Jonian Ilias Kadesha (violin), Niederrheinische Sinfoniker, conductor Mihkel Kütson. Dr. Wolfram Goertz (moderator)

Alika and New Wind Jazz Orchestra

Alika, New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Lauri Kadalipp

BRILLIANT OBOE. Haydn and Brahms

François Leleux (oboe), ERSO

Alika and New Wind Jazz Orchestra

Alika, New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Lauri Kadalipp

Paavo Järvi, Artistic director The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen

Hilary Hahn (violin), Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi

Christmas Jazz 2024: Oleg Pissarenko “Seisundi muusika”

The phenomenon of mindfulness, the infinite multilayeredness of the human inner world, and the incredible possibilities that open up on invisible levels – these are the dimensions of the Great Unknown into which we will dive with Oleg Pissarenko’s latest work. At the concert in the Kumu Auditorium, pieces from the album Seisundi Muusika (Music of Your Condition) will be performed by the composer on a specially prepared piano and acoustic guitar.

Alika and New Wind Jazz Orchestra

Alika, New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Lauri Kadalipp

Kreek’s Notebook (Tõnu Kõrvits)

Chancel Choir of Third Presbyterian Church, conductor James Kealey

ConTempo Countywide, Ballinasloe. Celebrating the Winter Solstice

Program: Arvo Pärt, Tõnu Kõrvits, Heino Eller, Age Veeroos, Sander Saarmets (premiere)

Christmas Jazz 2024: “Zappa!” Ludensemble XL, Vaiko Eplik & Valter Soosalu, conductor Kaspar Mänd

For one night only, exclusively at Christmas Jazz, the Alexela Concert Hall will host an electrifying tribute to the unique and unparalleled Frank Zappa! Conductor Kaspar Mänd, soloists Vaiko Eplik and Valter Soosalu, and a 30-piece orchestra, along with a jazz ensemble featuring top Estonian musicians, will unravel one of the greatest musical enigmas of the 20th century.

MozartFest IV 2024. Special Prize of the Tenth Competition of Estonian Pianists

The opening concert of the festival will feature the talented young pianist. What will be awarded as a prize at the 10th Estonian Pianist Competition, and we are honored that he will choose the program for our concert himself. This concert is held in collaboration with the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, and offers an inspiring introduction to our festival.

MozartFest IV 2024. Sigrid Kuulmann (violin), Piret Väinmaa (piano)

The concert will feature two outstanding Estonian performers – Sigrid Kuulmann (violin) and Piret Väinmaa (piano). They will perform a selection of Mozart's violin music, woven into a harmonious whole. We are honored that they will be performing their unique program at our festival.

MozartFest IV 2024. Erik Martin (violin), Maria Martin (cello), Marko Martin (piano)

The third concert will feature a rare trio – Marko Martin (piano) with his talented children Maria Martin (cello) and Erik Martin (violin). Maria and Erik study at the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (Muba) and have already attracted attention at several competitions and festivals. The program will feature cello pieces and violin works, as well as Beethoven's magnificent and tragic sonata. Come and discover the classics of the great Viennese tradition!

Kerstconcert

North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost

Temporada Osesp: Thierry Fischer e Emmanuel Pahud

Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, conductor Thierry Fischer. Program: Tüür, Händel, Martin

Temporada Osesp: Thierry Fischer e Emmanuel Pahud

Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, conductor Thierry Fischer. Program: Tüür, Händel, Martin

MozartFest IV 2024. Julia Ageyeva Hess (harpsichord)

For the first time in the history of our festival, the harpsichord will be played – the very instrument on which Mozart composed his music. The beautiful sounds of this brilliant keyboard instrument will be brought to you by Julia Ageyeva Hess, an internationally renowned Estonian musician currently living in Germany. In addition to Mozart's works, the concert will also feature works by other composers from the same era.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY ERSO

Susanne Rull (flute), Lisanne Rull (harp), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts

Kerstconcert

North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost

The Anticipation of Light

Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen

Temporada Osesp: Thierry Fischer e Emmanuel Pahud

Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, conductor Thierry Fischer. Program: Tüür, Händel, Martin

Paavo Järvi & Deutsche Kammerphilharmoniker (Piano Lim Yun-chan)

Yunchan Lim (piano), Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi

Guitar duo Jelena Ossipova-Kristjan Tamm concert

Guitar duo Jelena Ossipova and Kristjan Tamm concert

MozartFest IV 2024. Andres Mustonen (violin), Irina Zahharenkova (piano)

The stars of our final concert of the festival are two legendary musicians who need no introduction: Irina Zahharenkova (piano) and Andres Mustonen (violin). This concert promises to be a true musical highlight, full of mastery and soul!

Christmas concert of the Estonian National Male Choir

Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Endrik Üksvärav. Programm: Uusberg, Grigorjeva, Mägi, Pärt

Laudate Dominum

Yena Choi (soprano), Kai Rüütel-Pajula (mezzo-soprano), Danny Zhizhong Xie (tenor) Kim Sargsyan (bass), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

Kerstconcert

North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost

Laudate Dominum

Yena Choi (soprano), Kai Rüütel-Pajula (mezzo-soprano), Danny Zhizhong Xie (tenor) Kim Sargsyan (bass), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra Advent Concert

Christmas concert of the Estonian National Male Choir

Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Endrik Üksvärav. Programm: Uusberg, Grigorjeva, Mägi, Pärt

End-of-Year Concert

Mari Poll (violin), Liisa Randalu (viola), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra

New Year’s Eve Concert

Mirjam Mesak (soprano), Emily d’Angelo (alto), Christopher Sokolowski (tenor), Christof Fischesser (bass), Rundfunkchor Berlin, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, conductor Vladimir Jurowski. Chorimaster Benjamin Hartmann

End-of-Year Concert

Mari Poll (violin), Liisa Randalu (viola), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra

Home for Christmas

The orchestra of young Estonian musicians studying in Europe, conductor Henri Christofer Aavik. Program: Ligeti, Tubin, Ginastera

Musical Garden of Joy. Ending the year with Hortus Musicus

Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen

New Year’s Eve Concert

Mirjam Mesak (soprano), Emily d’Angelo (alto), Christopher Sokolowski (tenor), Christof Fischesser (bass), Rundfunkchor Berlin, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, conductor Vladimir Jurowski. Chorimaster Benjamin Hartmann

End-of-Year Concert

Mari Poll (violin), Liisa Randalu (viola), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra

Musical Garden of Joy. Ending the year with Hortus Musicus

Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen

Elts, Faust and Shostakovich

Isabelle Faust (violin), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts

Kwintessens

Chamber choir Kwintessens (Netherlands), conductor Raoul Boesten. Programmed among others are Arvo Pärt and Pärt Uusberg