Inspired by the traditional repertoire of Estonia.
The Grenelle Choir
Conductor Alix Dumon-Debaecker
Inspired by the traditional repertoire of Estonia.
The Grenelle Choir
Conductor Alix Dumon-Debaecker
Made up of some of the best British consort singers. From polyphonic repertoire from the Renaissance to works of today, a contemplative atmosphere is guaranteed!
The Gesualdo Six
Inspired by the traditional repertoire of Estonia.
The Grenelle Choir
Conductor Alix Dumon-Debaecker
The music of both Pärt and Tormis is so familiar and beloved to us, but rarely do we hear the works of these two side by side in one program.
Soloist: Hans Christian Aavik (violin)
Vanalinna Hariduskolleegiumi (VHK) string orchestra
Conductor: Rasmus Puur
The music of both Pärt and Tormis is so familiar and beloved to us, but rarely do we hear the works of these two side by side in one program.
Soloist: Hans Christian Aavik (violin)
Vanalinna Hariduskolleegiumi (VHK) string orchestra
Conductor: Rasmus Puur
Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis
Mari Kalkun (vocals, kannel)
Estonain National Male Choir
Conductor: Mikk Üleoja
Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis
Mari Kalkun (vocals, kannel)
Estonain National Male Choir
Conductor: Mikk Üleoja
Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis
Mari Kalkun (vocals, kannel)
Estonain National Male Choir
Conductor: Mikk Üleoja
Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis
Mari Kalkun (vocals, kannel)
Estonain National Male Choir
Conductor: Mikk Üleoja
Music inspired by and set to texts by Jaan Kaplinski.
Estonian National Male Choir
Robert Jürjendal (guitar, electonics)
Kadri Toomoja (organ)
Conductor: Mikk Üleoja
Veljo Tormis, Urmas Sisask and brilliant numbers of trumpet and ensemble works.
The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.
Trumpeters Priit Aimla, Chris Sommer and Neeme Ots also talented trumpet students from Pärnu Music School and MUBA will perform both solo and in ensembles.
Valeri Petrov, Veljo Tormis
The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.
Tallinn Brass Academy includes soloists of top Estonian orchestras and talents of the younger generation. Trumpeters Jüri Leiten, Neeme Ots and MUBA's young talents Triin Ustav, Eerik Bahovski and Jan-Marius Laur will perform as soloists in front of the brass band.
Trumpet soloist: Pasi Pirinen (Principal Trumpet of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)
V. Tormis, M. Tally, J. Rääts, J. Nuorvala jt
The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.
The concert "Trumpet stars on MUBA stage", which has already become a tradition of the International Trumpet Days, will feature trumpeters Pasi Pirinen (Finland), Alfonso Gonzalez Barquin (Italy), and Laur Keller (Estonia).
Program: Tormis, Schubert, Albeniz. The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.
Adan Delgado Illada (trumpet)
Matti Reimann (piano)
Triin Ustav (trumpet)
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
Selected Choirs - Male, Female, Children’s, Mixed and Selected Combined Choir
Conductors - Silja Uhs, Aarne Saluveer, Kadi Härma, Mai Simson, Valter Soosalu, Heldur Harry Põlda, Hirvo Surva, Külli Kiivet, Andrus Siimon, Elen Ilves, Ode Pürg, Triin Koch, Kärolin Tuisk, Pärt Uusberg, Rasmus Puur
Wind Orchestras
Conductors - Bert Langeler, Karl Abro, Peeter Saan, Priit Rusalepp
Symphony Orchestra
Conductors - Riivo Jõgi, Imre Rohuväli, Jüri-Ruut Kangur, Ott Kask
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
Selected Choirs - Children’s, Youth, Boys’, Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Combined Choir
Conductors - Jaanika Kuusik, Ilona Muhel, Raili Kaibald, Vilve Maide, Silja Uhs, Aarne Saluveer, Kadi Härma, Mai Simson, Janne Fridolin, Kuno Kerge, Kuldar Schüts, Mariliis Kreintaal, Valter Soosalu, Heldur Harry Põlda, Hirvo Surva, Külli Kiivet, Andrus Siimon, Elen Ilves, Ode Pürg, Triin Koch, Kärolin Tuisk, Pärt Uusberg, Rasmus Puur
Symphony Orchestra
Conductors - Bert Langeler, Karl Abro, Peeter Saan, Priit Rusalepp
Wind Orchestra
Conductors - Riivo Jõgi, Imre Rohuväli, Jüri-Ruut Kangur, Ott Kask
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!
Everyone is welcome to participate!
Date of submission 07.05.2025.
More info:
iti@veljotormis.com; eva@veljotormis.com
