The mythical “Stories of Stonia” resound through 50 male voices of the Estonian National Male Choir, interwoven with the music of Mari Kalkun and Veljo Tormis.
Estonian National Male Choir
Mari Kalkun
Promenade concert (no seating) with a snack in the countryside and a guided tour of the Botanic Garden.
Conductor: Keno Weber
Halle University Choir 'Johann Friedrich Reichardt'
Pfeiferstuhl Music Halle
Promenade concert (no seating) with a snack in the countryside and a guided tour of the Botanic Garden.
Conductor: Keno Weber
Halle University Choir 'Johann Friedrich Reichardt'
Pfeiferstuhl Music Halle
Grand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approximate end at 19:00)
XXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approximate end at 23:00)
Artistic Director - Heli Jürgenson
Assistant Artistic Director - Rasmus Puur
Men's, Women's, Children’s, Mixed & Combined Choirs
Wind Orchestras
Symphony Orchestra
2025 edition – Estonia in the spotlight! The concert is held under the auspices of the Estonian Embassy in Paris.
MIKROKOSMOS Chamber Choir
Loïc Pierre – conductor
Dramaturgy: Loïc Pierre and Pierre Gief
Balthazar Serna – percussionist
Taikos: Paris Taiko Ensemble
XXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approximate end at 21:00)
Artistic Director - Heli Jürgenson
Assistant Artistic Director - Rasmus Puur
Children’s, Youth, Boys’, Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Combined Choir
Symphony Orchestra
Wind Orchestra
The Estonian National Male Choir is performing at Leading Voices!
Estonian National male Choir
Conductor Mikk Üleoja
Sound and silence, stillness and motion are woven together in the music of Arvo Pärt. Celebrate the 90th birthday of ‘the father of Holy Minimalism’ with a Late-Night Prom.
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
“Saga of the peoples without armour” is a powerful work with music by Veljo Tormis and Arvo Pärt that celebrates the memory of the Baltic peoples. This unique fusion of tradition, music and kabuki theatre is performed by the avant-garde Mikrokosmos choir.
Choir Mikrokosmos
Conductor Loïc Pierre
French adaptation: Pierre Gief
Dramaturgy: Pierre Gief and Loïc Pierre
Scenography, stage direction and musical direction: Loïc Pierre
We celebrate Veljo Tormis’ 95th birthday on August 7 at Kõrveaia Cottage Grounds.
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Tormis 95: Singing Contest Award Ceremony
Open Stage (program TBC)
Excellent musicians pay tribute to the beloved composer Veljo Tormis. Contemporary interpretations once again prove that Tormis's music is not merely an echo of the past, but holds a primal power that touches all of us, here and now – regardless of language, nationality or era.
Heldur Harry Põlda
Jaak Sooäär
Duo Ruut
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Valter Soosalu
Video artist Alyona Movko-Mägi
Lighting designer Priidu Adlas
Excellent musicians pay tribute to the beloved composer Veljo Tormis. Contemporary interpretations once again prove that Tormis's music is not merely an echo of the past, but holds a primal power that touches all of us, here and now – regardless of language, nationality or era.
Heldur Harry Põlda
Jaak Sooäär
Duo Ruut
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor - Valter Soosalu
Video artist - Alyona Movko-Mägi
Lighting designer - Priidu Adlas
We celebrate Veljo Tormis' 95th birthday anniversary on August 7th and 8th!
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
With over 90 top-level male singers on stage, the audience can expect a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja
Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat, conductor Pasi Hyökki
