FESTIVAL NORDISCHER KLANG
Works of Estonian composers: Tormis, Rääts, Pärt, Kõrvits, Jõeleht, Uusberg, Kruusmaa
Kristi Mühling, chromatic kannel
Maila Laidna, piano
Andreas Lend, cello
Karl Johann Lattikas, vibraphone and glockenspiel
Estonian Sinfonietta soloists
Concertmaster Peeter Margus
Audiovisual concert performance
VPCA concert choir
VPCA chamber choir
VPCA pop choir
Soloists: Katrin Mandel, Marek Jürgenson
Ensemble: Raun Juurikas, Paul Daniel, Marti Tärn, Ahto Abner
Video: Piibe Piirma
Conductor: Veronika Portsmuth
A performance about the relationship between man and nature.
Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"
Nederlands Kamerkoor
NKK NXT
HIIIT
Peter Dijkstra - conductor
Maya Fridman - cello
Laurence Bonvin - visuals
A performance about the relationship between man and nature.
Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"
Nederlands Kamerkoor
NKK NXT
HIIIT
Peter Dijkstra - conductor
Maya Fridman - cello
Laurence Bonvin - visuals
Concert “Joy of singing” is dedicated to the XXVIII song festival, which will be held in 2025, and several songs for mixed choirs and select choirs will be performed at this concert.
Programme:
Tõnu Kõrvits, Cyrillus Kreek, Mart Saar, Peeter Süda
Chamber Choir Studium Vocale
Conductors: Tiina Sooba, Piret Saar
Piano: Tiiu Jürma
A performance about the relationship between man and nature.
Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"
Nederlands Kamerkoor
NKK NXT
HIIIT
Peter Dijkstra - conductor
Maya Fridman - cello
Laurence Bonvin - visuals
A performance about the relationship between man and nature.
Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"
Nederlands Kamerkoor
HIIIT
Peter Dijkstra - conductor
Maya Fridman - cello
Works by: Fauré, Whitacre, Türnpu, Tormis, Mägi, Sisask, Kõrvits, Valgre, Kits, Dikson, Chilcott
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Women's Choir
Girls Choir of the Old Town Music Hall
Male Choir of Engineers
All-Estonian Ladies Choir Leelo
Tallinn Ühisgümnaasiumi Mixed Choir
Pärnu School of Arts Girls Choir Piripiiga
Conductors: Mirjam Kits, Maria Komarova, Eve Roodus-Ilves, Eneli Simson, Liisbet Suurväli
The Estonian Sinfonietta ends their concert season with "Colorful silence". (Tormis, Sumera, Pärt, Jürjendal)
Robert Jürjendal, electric guitar
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny, violin
Peeter Margus, violin
Estonian Sinfonietta
The tour is organised by Lundström Arts Management
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Memorial concert for the victims of the deportations
Estonian Sinfonietta soloists
Concertmaster Peeter Margus
Thousands of male singers give a powerful concert on the 35th anniversary of the Estonian Men's Singing Society.
1500 singers (25 men's and 25 boys' choirs)
Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Forgotten Peoples" will be performed by Chœur de l’Orchestre de Paris in Tartu.
Choir of the Paris Orchestra
Conductor Ingrid Roose
Videographer Alyona Movko-Mägi
What is love? Are the important things always on the other side? How to find important things? Perhaps a meaning too?
Küllike Joosing - Artistic Director of the Tartu Song Festival
Performance director - Priit Strandberg
Actors and singers
Song cycle „Estonian calendar songs“ by Veljo Tormis.
I „Martinmas Songs“
II „St. Catherine's Day Songs“
III „Shrovetide Songs“
IV „Swing Songs“
V „St. John's Day Songs“
Estonian National Male Choir
Girls choir Ellerhein
Conductors Mikk Üleoja and Ingrid Kõrvits
Song cycle „Estonian calendar songs“ by Veljo Tormis.
I „Martinmas Songs“
II „St. Catherine's Day Songs“
III „Shrovetide Songs“
IV „Swing Songs“
V „St. John's Day Songs“
Estonian National Male Choir
Girls choir Ellerhein
Conductors Mikk Üleoja and Ingrid Kõrvits
Song cycle „Estonian calendar songs“ by Veljo Tormis.
I „Martinmas Songs“
II „St. Catherine's Day Songs“
III „Shrovetide Songs“
IV „Swing Songs“
V „St. John's Day Songs“
Estonian National Male Choir
Girls choir Ellerhein
Conductors Mikk Üleoja and Ingrid Kõrvits
Dear choirs, ensembles and singers from around the world, we invite you to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the legendary composer Veljo Tormis in 2025!
Recommendations for song selection:
We recommend choosing well-known and beloved songs by Veljo Tormis:
"Curse Upon Iron"
"Estonian Ballads"
"Forgotten Peoples"
"Autumn Landscapes"
"Songs of the Ancient Sea"
"The Singer's Childhood"
"Röntyshkä"
"Votic Wedding Songs"
"Ingrian Evenings"
"Lahemaa Song"
"Songs Learned at Weddings"
"When I Begin to Sing"
etc.
We'll compile a video collage using all received submissions, which we'll collectively view on the big screen at Veljo Tormis's birthplace and virtually with a global audience on August 7, 2025.
We are looking forward to your participation and the opportunity to meet either virtually or in person at the anniversary celebrations in 2025!
Kindly share this invitation with your friends and let Tormis's music inspire you!
Date of submission 07.05.2025.
More info:
iti@veljotormis.com; eva@veljotormis.com
