Calendar of music events
Quattro Quarti 15
Saxophone Quartet Quattro Quarti, Diana Liiv (piano), Veronika Portsmuth Choir Academy Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble Vox pUNT. Programme: Mägi, Veeroos (premiere), Krigul, Kõrvits, Matson, Unt
90 Years of Arvo Pärt: A Reflection. Choral Contemplation
Somerville College Choir, conductor Will Dawes. Program: Pärt
Palestrina 500. Pärt 90
RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, conductor Kaspars Putninš
Growing Up with Music. The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Robert Annus (narrator), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts
Growing Up with Music. The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Robert Annus (narrator), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts
Growing Up with Music. The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Robert Annus (narrator), ERSO, conductor Olari Elts
Michael Barenboim, Violine. Auf nach Estland!
Michael Barenboim (violin), Württembergischen Kammerorchester Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost. Program: Strauss, Vasks, Pärt
Palestrina 500. Pärt 90
RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, conductor Kaspars Putninš
Orchester-Lunchkonzert mit Paavo Järvi
Sol Gabetta (cello), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
tonhalleCRUSH
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi. Moderator Tanya König
(A)ud(I)o Spa at Geni(A)list(I)de Klubi
Egert Leinsaar, Marta Mutso, Jūlija Širokova, Theodor Sink, Taavi Orro, Kadri-Ann Sumera, Vambola Krigul, Mart Soo
Palestrina 500. Pärt 90
RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, conductor Kaspars Putninš
Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. Brahms and Mahler
Lukas Geniušas (piano), Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gintaras Rinkevičius
Floridante ja FiBo: Concerto grosso x 6
Anthony Marini (violin, artistic leader), Finnish Baroque Orchestra, Floridante
Gastspiel in Wien
Sol Gabetta (cello), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Magnificat
Vox Clamantis, conductor Jaan-Eik Tulve. Kavas: Pärt, Tulve, Lang
Sound Plasma presents Estonian bagpipe + Ensemble for New Music Tallinn
Program: Dougherty, Lang, Hirsch, Yazdani
Omaggio ad Arvo Pärt
Orchestra della Toscana, Coro della Cattedrale di Siena “Guido Chigi Saracini”, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Palestrina 500. Pärt 90
RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, conductor Kaspars Putninš
Sylva (Die Csárdásfürstin). Premiere
Beneath the sequins, champagne, and Csárdás rhythms, in Imre Kálmán’s enduring operetta Sylva (Die Csárdásfürstin), lies a tale of transformation, exposing themes like class, personal freedom, and societal hypocrisy. Sylva Varescu is no mere cabaret star—she’s a force of nature: independent, dignified, and unapologetically herself.
Gastspiel in Wien
Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Anna Lucia Richter (mezzo-soprano), Wiener Singverein, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Torupill / Srapyard
Ensemble New Music Tallinn. Program: Justina Repeckaite, Bill Dougherty, Arash Yazdani, Liisa Hirsch ja Klaus Lang, Hugo Morales Murguia
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Program: Mozart, Pärt
Arvo Pärt at 90. 12 Ensemble / GBSR Duo: Pärt Refracted
Program: Pärt, Scott, Morris, Coates, Koreless, Floating Points
To the Depths of the Soul: Schumann and Brahms
Aule Urb (mezzo-soprano), Edmunds Altmanis (clarinet), Andreas Lend (cello), Maila Laidna (piano)
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Tour in South America
Program: Mozart, Pärt
Neeme Järvi and the Autumn Classics
Jaan Ots (piano), ERSO, conductor Neeme Järvi
Poschner, Pahud / Moussa, Tüür, Wagner, Strauss
Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Radio Symphonie Orchester Wien, conductor Markus Poschner
Mahler: Der Titan
Gautier Capuçon (cello), Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Mahler: Auferstehungssinfonie
Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Anna Lucia Richter (mezzo-soprano), Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Ensemble U: and Ludensemble concert "BOULEZ 100/ BERIO 100"
Soloists: Taavi Kerikmäe (piano), Talvi Hunt (piano), Tuuri Dede (mezzo-soprano). Ensemble U: & Ludensemble, conductor Kaspar Mänd. Programmed among others is "Four postcards for Pierre Boulez's 90th birthday" by Helena Tulve, Toivo Tulev, Andrus Kallastu, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes
Komponistenporträt ARVO PÄRT
Münchener Kammerorchester, Vox Clamantis, conductor Enrico Onofri
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich
Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Anna Lucia Richter (mezzo-soprano), Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conductor Paavo Järvi
Classical Stars 2025 Finalists
TV competition "Klassikatähed" winners concert: Isabella Runge (clarinet) and Karl Martin Tombak (percussion).
Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Toomas Kaldaru (piano)
Program: Martucci, Wagner, Schumann, Mahler.
Florian Donderer Piano Trio
Program: Boulanger, Ravel, Kõrvits and Mendelssohn.
Arvo Pärt’s Children’s Songs - Stories from Childhood
Estonian Radio Children's Singing Studio, Instrumental Ensemble, conductors Kadri Hunt and Kaie Tanner.
The Golden Christmas
Felix Klieser (French horn), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost.
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Independence Day concert – Northern Song
Johannes Põlda (violin), Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Erle Kont
Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Toomas Kaldaru (piano)
Program: Martucci, Wagner, Schumann, Mahler.
The Golden Christmas
Felix Klieser (French horn), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost.
Winter session
Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Orchestre Français des Jeunes, conductor Kristiina Poska
The Golden Christmas
Felix Klieser (French horn), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, conductor Risto Joost.
Arvo Pärt’s Children’s Songs - Stories from Childhood
Estonian Radio Children's Singing Studio, Instrumental Ensemble, conductors Kadri Hunt and Kaie Tanner.
A homage to love
Alena Baeva (violin), the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
Winter session
Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Orchestre Français des Jeunes, conductor Kristiina Poska
A homage to love
Alena Baeva (violin), the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
A homage to love
Alena Baeva (violin), the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, conductor Paavo Järvi
Winter session
Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Orchestre Français des Jeunes, conductor Kristiina Poska
Arvo Pärt’s Children’s Songs - Stories from Childhood
Estonian Radio Children's Singing Studio, Instrumental Ensemble, conductors Kadri Hunt and Kaie Tanner.
Estonian National Opera Christmas Concert
The traditional beloved Estonian National Opera Christmas Concert features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” (Krönungsmesse) in C Major KV 317, Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Zadok the Priest” HWV 258, “Hallelujah” chorus from his oratorio “Messiah” HWV 56, F.Gruberi „Silent Night“ (arr. Ü.Krigul) and popular Christmas carols.
Vanemuine Foyer Concerts
In February 2026, Vanemuine will premiere a new original Estonian opera Werewolf (composer Margo Kõlar, director and librettist Ivar Põllu). Ahead of this landmark premiere, soprano Pirjo Jonas (as Tiina in the production) and chorusmaster Piia Paemurru will take the stage to showcase the richness of Estonian classical opera singing. The audience will hear beautiful works by Estonian composers and receive an introduction to the world of the forthcoming Werewolf.
Handel Gala
Maria Listra (soprano), Ray Chenez (countertenor) and early music ensemble Floridante. Principal Anthony Marini.
Handel Gala
Maria Listra (soprano), Ray Chenez (countertenor) and early music ensemble Floridante. Principal Anthony Marini.
Arvo Pärt’s Children’s Songs - Stories from Childhood
Estonian Radio Children's Singing Studio, Instrumental Ensemble, conductors Kadri Hunt and Kaie Tanner.
Simone Lamsma and Chamber Musicians of the ERSO
Simone Lamsma (violin), Rain Vilu (viola), Andres Alexander Metspalu (cello), Regina Udod (contrabass), Mihkel Peäske (flute), Guido Gualandi (oboe), Soo-Young Lee (clarinet), Peeter Sarapuu (bassoon), Jürnas Rähni (french horn)
3. Sinfoniekonzert
Janos Ecseghy (violin), Badische Staatskapelle, conductor Hendrik Vestmann. Programmed among others is Ester Mägi's Bukoolika
Estonian Sinfoniettas’ Christmas Time Concert "Stories of Life"
Program: Maltis (premiere), Kõrvits, Kreek, Näsbom
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (UK)
The Choir of King's College, conductor Daniel Hyde. Program: English Christmas carols and world choral classics.
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (UK)
The Choir of King's College, conductor Daniel Hyde. Program: English Christmas carols and world choral classics.
3. Sinfoniekonzert
Janos Ecseghy (violin), Badische Staatskapelle, conductor Hendrik Vestmann. Programmed among others is Ester Mägi's Bukoolika
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (UK)
The Choir of King's College, conductor Daniel Hyde. Program: English Christmas carols and world choral classics.
Beethoven. Mass in C major
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Yena Choi (soprano) Cätly Talvik (alto), Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor, Estonian National Opera), Raiko Raalik (bass, Estonian National Opera), conductor Tõnu Kaljuste.
Beethoven. Mass in C major
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Yena Choi (soprano) Cätly Talvik (alto), Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor, Estonian National Opera), Raiko Raalik (bass, Estonian National Opera), conductor Tõnu Kaljuste.
The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra Advent Concert 2025
Vanemuine Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristi Jagodin
Estonian National Male Choir Christmas Concert: As the Day Turns
Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Leiu Ryland-Jones.
Estonian National Male Choir Christmas Concert: As the Day Turns
Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Leiu Ryland-Jones.
Puuluup and VHK String Orchestra
The „hiiu kannel“, also recognized as the Swedish lyre, bowed lyre, or talharpa, is an instrument steeped in history. Originating in the British Isles during the 11th century, it likely made its way to Estonia via Scandinavia, primarily finding a home on the island of Vormsi. Therefore, this concert presents a unique encounter where the instruments of a classically structured string orchestra meet their ancient predecessors. Historical concepts are subverted, with the new becoming old and the old, new.
Puuluup and VHK String Orchestra
The „hiiu kannel“, also recognized as the Swedish lyre, bowed lyre, or talharpa, is an instrument steeped in history. Originating in the British Isles during the 11th century, it likely made its way to Estonia via Scandinavia, primarily finding a home on the island of Vormsi. Therefore, this concert presents a unique encounter where the instruments of a classically structured string orchestra meet their ancient predecessors. Historical concepts are subverted, with the new becoming old and the old, new.
The End-of the Year Concert. Fireworks in the Green Park
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny (violin), Estonian Sinfonietta, conductor Maria Seletskaja
Puuluup and VHK String Orchestra
The „hiiu kannel“, also recognized as the Swedish lyre, bowed lyre, or talharpa, is an instrument steeped in history. Originating in the British Isles during the 11th century, it likely made its way to Estonia via Scandinavia, primarily finding a home on the island of Vormsi. Therefore, this concert presents a unique encounter where the instruments of a classically structured string orchestra meet their ancient predecessors. Historical concepts are subverted, with the new becoming old and the old, new.
Puuluup and VHK String Orchestra
The „hiiu kannel“, also recognized as the Swedish lyre, bowed lyre, or talharpa, is an instrument steeped in history. Originating in the British Isles during the 11th century, it likely made its way to Estonia via Scandinavia, primarily finding a home on the island of Vormsi. Therefore, this concert presents a unique encounter where the instruments of a classically structured string orchestra meet their ancient predecessors. Historical concepts are subverted, with the new becoming old and the old, new.
End-of-Year concert. Farewell Symphony
This traditional year-end concert will feature the ageless music of Haydn. The program showcases the cherished “Farewell Symphony” and the jewel of the cello repertoire, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major, performed by soloist Marcel Johannes Kits.
The New Year’s concert by Rémy Martin and Eesti Kontsert
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Elina Nechayeva (soprano), Martin Kuuskmann (bassoon), Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi. Presenter Mait Malmsten
End-of-Year concert. Farewell Symphony
This traditional year-end concert will feature the ageless music of Haydn. The program showcases the cherished “Farewell Symphony” and the jewel of the cello repertoire, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major, performed by soloist Marcel Johannes Kits.
Home for Christmas
Young Estonian musicians, upon returning home for the Christmas season, dedicate their time to gather in the rehearsal hall and perform on stage alongside their friends and future colleagues.
New Year’s Eve at the Town Hall. Prezioso String Quartet and Kaspar Uljas
The last day of the year will be filled with music that takes listeners on a journey into the passionate soundscapes of Argentina and Spain. We present the Prezioso string quartet and the masterful bandoneon player Kaspar Uljas.
New Year’s Eve at the Town Hall. Prezioso String Quartet and Kaspar Uljas
The last day of the year will be filled with music that takes listeners on a journey into the passionate soundscapes of Argentina and Spain. We present the Prezioso string quartet and the masterful bandoneon player Kaspar Uljas.
End-of-Year concert. Farewell Symphony
This traditional year-end concert will feature the ageless music of Haydn. The program showcases the cherished “Farewell Symphony” and the jewel of the cello repertoire, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major, performed by soloist Marcel Johannes Kits.
The New Year’s concert by Rémy Martin and Eesti Kontsert
Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Elina Nechayeva (soprano), Martin Kuuskmann (bassoon), Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi. Presenter Mait Malmsten