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