Presented by the students, faculty, and alumni of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre’s (EAMT) Traditional Music Department, the concert features Estonian and Finnic songs, instrumental tunes from Kuusalu, Tormis’s film music, and new original works inspired by the composer. Storytelling adds a special color to the evening – including the tale of what really happened during the filming of Spring (Kevade) with Imelik’s kannel.

Veljo Tormis played a significant role in establishing the Traditional Music Department at EAMT, which opened in 2007. The concert is both a tribute to the composer and an encounter with his music and its folk roots.

Performers: students, faculty, and alumni of the EAMT Traditional Music Department
Juhan Uppin (kannel, Estonian accordion), Janika Oras (voice), Tuulikki Bartosik (spoken word), Katariin Raska (bagpipes), Leanne Barbo (voice, bagpipes, kannel), Tarmo Kivisilla (kannel), Karoliina Kreintaal (violin), Marie Välja (violin, voice), Kertu-Liis Õnnis (kannel, voice), Eva Eensaar (voice), Helena Trei (voice), Liene Skrebinska (kannel), Marta Konevale (voice), Katia Rjumina (voice, bagpipes, kannel), Kadri Maasikmets (voice), Gotaute Kanytė (voice).

From 14–19 October 2025, the halls of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre will host MÜRIAADfest – the Academy’s flagship festival, presenting a wide-ranging showcase of our future musicians, actors, and creative researchers. This year’s festival focuses on Estonian composers celebrating jubilees or anniversaries: Artur Lemba 140, Eduard Tubin 120, Eino Tamberg 95, Veljo Tormis 95, Arvo Pärt 90, Lepo Sumera 75, and Olav Ehala 75.

Supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
See the full festival programme: https://emtasaalid.ee/myriaadfest/

Tickets: 5 € via Piletikeskus