Concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis

Veljo Tormis
Pärt Uusberg

Veljo Tormis
Pärt Uusberg

For its end-of-year concerts, Stella Maris has prepared a le-gen-dary program!

For its end-of-year concerts, Stella Maris has prepared a le-gen-dary program!

Promenade concert (no seating) with a snack in the countryside and a guided tour of the Botanic Garden.

Promenade concert (no seating) with a snack in the countryside and a guided tour of the Botanic Garden.

Tormis, Mägi, Eespere, Uusberg, Puur, Kaasik, Voorand, Velmet

Tormis, Mägi, Eespere, Uusberg, Puur, Kaasik, Voorand, Velmet

Diverse selection of works by Pärt, Tormis, Saar, Kreek, Stanford, Mäntyjärvi, Rautavaara, Orbán, and others.

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.

Esitlusele tulevad: Tormis, Kõrvits, Ernesaks, A. Ritsing ning mitmed välismaisedki koorimuusika heliloojad.

Arvo Pärt
Veljo Tormis
Lembit Avesson
Helena Tulve
Riho Esko Maimets

“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.

At the contemporary classical music festival Estonian Music Days, an improvisational development of Veljo Tormis' music will be performed.

Led by Gabriel Crouch, Chamber Choir Ireland examines issues of homelessness, identity, and belonging.

Led by Gabriel Crouch, Chamber Choir Ireland examines issues of homelessness, identity, and belonging.

Schüts takes the stage with the Estonian National Male Choir, presenting a program centered around English-language choral works by leading contemporary composers.

Veljo Tormis, Stefan Johnsson, spanish composers.
The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.

Tormis, Schubert, Albeniz. The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.

We're "Facing It" and recognizing our community, our world, and ourselves for who we really are.

Veljo Tormis, Mirjam Tally, Jaan Rääts, Juhani Nuorvala, etc.

The International Trumpet Days 2025 will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Veljo Tormis, in collaboration with the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre.

The VHK String Orchestra and cellist Theodor Sink will give concerts at the beginning of April, inspired by the idea of April as a quiet month.

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.

The VHK String Orchestra and cellist Theodor Sink will give concerts at the beginning of April, inspired by the idea of April as a quiet month.

The VHK String Orchestra and cellist Theodor Sink will give concerts at the beginning of April, inspired by the idea of April as a quiet month.

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.

Jaan Kaplinski was a world-class thinker and writer, arguably the most cosmopolitan of Estonian writers while deeply rooted in Estonian thought and language.

Music inspired by and set to texts by Jaan Kaplinski.

A concert dedicated to the memory of the victims of the March deportations.

The youth choir Germantown Friends (USA) has chosen to introduce their 43-member choir to the wonders of Estonia! The choir will be visiting for 9 days and will give 4 concerts across the country during their stay!

The youth choir Germantown Friends (USA) has chosen to introduce their 43-member choir to the wonders of Estonia! The choir will be visiting for 9 days and will give 4 concerts across the country during their stay!

Estonian Mother Language Day is celebrated on the birthday of Kristjan Jaak Peterson, an occasion dedicated to valuing the Estonian language and culture.

Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis

Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis

Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis

Mari Kalkun, Veljo Tormis

New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, presents CURSE UPON IRON, a one-night only concert at Manhattan’s All Souls NYC, featuring some of the most exquisite choral music from the Baltics.

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.

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.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s setting of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s tale Walpurgisnacht, a cappella works by Gunnar Hahn, Edvard Grieg, Veljo Tormis and Thierry Escaich’s Evocation 2 for solo organ.

Inspired by the traditional repertoire of Estonia.

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!

Inspired by the traditional repertoire of Estonia.

We invite you to the Laulusumm!

Inspired by the traditional repertoire of Estonia.

Veljo Tormis „Sügismaastikud“
Francis Poulenc „Un soir de neige“
Juhani Komulainen „Vinternatten“
Laura Hawley „O the Snow“
Matthew Whittall „Snowdrops“
Alex Freeman „Cathedral of Spring“

Karl Õkva, Business Development Manager at Thorgate Digital, will present the application of technology and software solutions in the music industry, focusing on the preservation of musical heritage at the Veljo Tormis Virtual Centre and the Estonian National Opera.

Laulusumm is a choir rehearsal-song night, where we sing folk songs that Tormis has picked up from the ancestors' song treasure, led by Celia Roos and Ants Johanson. We will also reminisce about vivid moments in Tormis' life.

Holst. St. Paul´s Suite in C- Major op. 29/2
Mozart. Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major K 364 (320d)
Tormis. Suite from the feature film “The Spring"

Holst. St. Paul´s Suite in C- Major op. 29/2
Mozart. Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major K 364 (320d)
Tormis. Suite from the film “The Spring"

Holst. St. Paul’s Suite in C-Major Op. 29/2
Mozart. Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major K 364 (320d)
Tormis. Suite from the film “The Spring”

Program:
Tormis, Richards, Pärt, Todd, Mendelssohn, Reger, Fissinger

Program includes works by Thomas Morley, Tõnu Kõrvits, Veljo Tormis, Cyrillus Kreek, Erik Ešenvalds

Program:
Tormis, Richards, Pärt, Todd, Mendelssohn, Reger, Fissinger

Christmas concert with music by Estonian composers

I advent concert where songs from the following composers will be performed:
V.Tormis, E.Whitacre, I.Berlin, G. Gabrieli, E.Mägi, G.Ernesaks, G Bonato and others

Works by: Alekna, Kubilius, Sibelius, Augustinas, Uusberg, Mägi, Tormis, Kõlar and others.

The Chamber Choir Muusad celebrates its 5th anniversary this autumn with a spectacular concert!

The concert will feature works by Cyrillus Kreek, Heino Kaljuste, Veljo Tormis, Liisi Koikson, and Arvo Pärt.

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“

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“

Kuljus' 75th anniversary concert "Moment" to go down in history on 16th of November 2024

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“

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“

In November, for celebrating the Independence Day of the Republic of Latvia, the choir will hava a concert tour in the Baltics and Nordic countries, choral music from the Nordic and Baltic countries will be heard: Nystedt, Tormis, Vasks, etc.

The 8th Estonian Young Choir Conductors Competition will take place in Tallinn on 3-6 November 2024, with 15 conductors participating.

The 8th Estonian Young Choir Conductors Competition will take place in Tallinn on 3-6 November 2024, with 15 conductors participating.

The Eller Girls' Choir's 14-year journey of singing and devotion is coming to an end with a record release concert.

Tormis's Laulusumm is a choir rehearsal and a sing-along evening at the same time, where Celia Roose will lead the singing of ancient songs that Tormise has found as treasures.

Opening of the photo exhibition on 18th of October

On Wednesday, 16 October, at 18.30, you are invited to the presentation of the 21st book in the "Elaviku" series, "The Companions of Tormis".
The event takes place in the Süda hall of the Theatre and Music Museum of Estonia.

The concert brings together eight Estonian male choirs and almost 250 male singers.

Saturday, 12 October 2024 at 20:00 at EMTA great hall: GALA CONCERT
III Tallinn Youth Choirs Festival "Children's choirs' journey to the Song Festival"

The core of the repertoire performed at the choir's tenth anniversary concert is the legacy of Veljo Tormis, framed by songs by beloved Estonian composers such as Miina Härma, Pärt Uusberg and others.

Seong-Jin Cho has made a name for himself internationally as the winner of the legendary Chopin Competition and as a “poet at the piano” (Simon Rattle). This season, he is the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Artist in Residence.

Seong-Jin Cho has made a name for himself internationally as the winner of the legendary Chopin Competition and as a “poet at the piano” (Simon Rattle). This season, he is the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Artist in Residence.

Seong-Jin Cho has made a name for himself internationally as the winner of the legendary Chopin Competition and as a “poet at the piano” (Simon Rattle). This season, he is the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Artist in Residence.

A concert program featuring the works of Estonian composers and poets will be performed on International Music Day.

An enchanting evening of chamber music at the historic Beaux-Arts style Estonian House in New York City. One of the highlights of the concert is the U.S. premiere of Piano Variations by Estonian composer Veljo Tormis.

Lecture of the summer seminar for Estonian choir directors and music teachers in Haapsalu.

Journey into the traditions, rituals and spells of various Finno-Ugric peoples. Their old folk songs tell about the creation of the world, souls of the ancestors, the struggle of marrying a man... going through both the life cycle of a Ugrian and the cycle of the year.

"KUST TUNNEN KODU" concert at composer Veljo Tormis birthplace

Evening reflections with Regisongs - a workshop at Viljandi Folk Music Festival

‘Nordic Swans’ is the ultimate convergence of music, myth, and magic, building on the echoes of last year’s ‘Babylon Pärnu’ success to ignite the spirit of exploration and unity in a celebration like no other.

‘Nordic Swans’ is the ultimate convergence of music, myth, and magic, building on the echoes of last year’s ‘Babylon Pärnu’ success to ignite the spirit of exploration and unity in a celebration like no other.

What is love? Are the important things always on the other side? How to find important things? Perhaps a meaning too?

Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Forgotten Peoples" will be performed by Chœur de l’Orchestre de Paris in Tartu.

Thousands of male singers give a powerful concert on the 35th anniversary of the Estonian Men's Singing Society.

Memorial concert for the victims of the deportations

The tour is organised by Lundström Arts Management

The Estonian Sinfonietta ends their concert season with "Colorful silence". (Tormis, Sumera, Pärt, Jürjendal)

Works by: Fauré, Whitacre, Türnpu, Tormis, Mägi, Sisask, Kõrvits, Valgre, Kits, Dikson, Chilcott

A performance about the relationship between man and nature.

Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"

Asociación Musical Codice presents us a program dedicated entirely to the themes of nature and Baltic nations. Estonia, Latvia, Lithiania: three countries united by the same sea, but each one of them with a different sound.

A performance about the relationship between man and nature.

Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"

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

A performance about the relationship between man and nature.

Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"

A performance about the relationship between man and nature.

Veljo Tormis "Curse upon Iron"
Sofia Goebaidoelina "Sonnengesang"

Audiovisual concert performance

FESTIVAL NORDISCHER KLANG

Works of Estonian composers: Tormis, Rääts, Pärt, Kõrvits, Jõeleht, Uusberg, Kruusmaa

Two-part event: exhibition "Ülemlaul" in the Tallinn Art Gallery and concert of the choir of teachers and parents of Vanalinna College of Education (VHK) who will perform with a repertoire from Veljo Tormis' "Kihnu Island Wedding Songs".

Thomas Jennefelt, Veljo Tormis, Lukas Huber, Cornelius Cardew and a commissioned composition by Roland Moser.

Discover the music of Veljo Tormis (1930–2017), one of the most important Estonian composers of the late 20th century, through a performance, screening and book discussion on April 7!

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir presents the rich Estonian choral heritage through the works of Cyrillus Kreek and Veljo Tormis at the Muziekgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam.

In ancient theater, the term “chorós” referred to a group of players who sang and moved at the same time. Drawing on the Greek idea of the unity of music and body, Anne Kohler and her Federal Youth Choir perform a ritual act in “PAX”.

In ancient theater, the term “chorós” referred to a group of players who sang and moved at the same time. Drawing on the Greek idea of the unity of music and body, Anne Kohler and her Federal Youth Choir perform a ritual act in “PAX”.

In ancient theater, the term “chorós” referred to a group of players who sang and moved at the same time. Drawing on the Greek idea of the unity of music and body, Anne Kohler and her Federal Youth Choir perform a ritual act in “PAX”.

This is a concert that will offer the unexpected - choral music that is at once demanding and exhilarating.

In ancient theater, the term “chorós” referred to a group of players who sang and moved at the same time. Drawing on the Greek idea of the unity of music and body, Anne Kohler and her Federal Youth Choir perform a ritual act in “PAX”.

This is a concert that will offer the unexpected - choral music that is at once demanding and exhilarating.

Härma, Tobias, Tormis, Kõrvits, Puur and others.

On the 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, a free concert will be held in Mustpeade maja. 🇪🇪

Härma, Tobias, Tormis, Kõrvits, Puur and others.

MUBA Mixed Choir and Girls' Choir concert "You are Beautiful, My Fatherland!"

Härma, Tobias, Tormis, Kõrvits, Puur and others.

NUKU Choir and Women's Chamber Choir Lu will come to Tartu on the last Sunday of January in the wonderful Tubina hall to sing Tormis's timeless choral gems, which sound like a piece of black bread between jam balls sprinkled with sugar :)

The Sakala male choir presents a rendition of the Men's Songs cycle composed by the young Veljo Tormis.

The mixed choir Vox Populi performs the Finno-Ugric mystery "Awakening the Birds" in the small hall of the Drama Theatre.

Arvo Pärt
Magnificat
Nunc dimittis
The Deer’s Cry
Dopo la vittoria
Part from „Kanon pokajanen":
Kontakion, Ikos, Prayer after the Canon

Veljo Tormis
Cycle „Kiigelaulud" (Swing Songs):
Kitsas kiik (Narrow Swing), Ilus neiu kiigel (A Pretty Girl on the Swing), Kiigel kartlik (A Timid Girl on the Swing), Õunapuu (Apple Tree)

Cycle „Vastlalaulud“ (Shrovetide Songs):
Vistel-vastel, Liulaskmise laul (Sledding Song)

Cycle „Jaanilaulud“ (St John’s Day Songs):
Kutse jaanitulele I (Call to the midsummer bonfire I), Kutse jaanitulele II (Call to the midsummer bonfire II), Ei ole püssil püütav (Can't Be Caught By a Gun), Jaanihobu (St John’s steed), Jaanilaul (St John’s song)

Raua needmine (Curse Upon Iron)

Arvo Pärt
Magnificat
Nunc dimittis
The Deer’s Cry
Dopo la vittoria
Part from „Kanon pokajanen":
Kontakion, Ikos, Prayer after the Canon

Veljo Tormis
Cycle „Kiigelaulud" (Swing Songs):
Kitsas kiik (Narrow Swing), Ilus neiu kiigel (A Pretty Girl on the Swing), Kiigel kartlik (A Timid Girl on the Swing), Õunapuu (Apple Tree)

Cycle „Vastlalaulud“ (Shrovetide Songs):
Vistel-vastel, Liulaskmise laul (Sledding Song)

Cycle „Jaanilaulud“ (St John’s Day Songs):
Kutse jaanitulele I (Call to the midsummer bonfire I), Kutse jaanitulele II (Call to the midsummer bonfire II), Ei ole püssil püütav (Can't Be Caught By a Gun), Jaanihobu (St John’s steed), Jaanilaul (St John’s song)

Raua needmine (Curse Upon Iron)

The listeners are presented with the Christmas music program of the Estonian National Male Choir, which is traditionally prepared and brought to the listeners by a guest conductor.

The listeners are presented with the Christmas music program of the Estonian National Male Choir, which is traditionally prepared and brought to the listeners by a guest conductor.

The listeners are presented with the Christmas music program of the Estonian National Male Choir, which is traditionally prepared and brought to the listeners by a guest conductor.

Annual Christmas Concert of the Ellerhein Girls Choir, celebrating the 90th birthday of the choir's longtime conductor, Maestra Tiia-Ester Loitme.

The presentation will be moderated by the author of the book, Age Raa.

The covnersation is led by Anne Hiio, a former member of the Ellerhein Girls Choir.

Paavo Järvi returns; the concert leaps from the starting line with a high-speed overture by his countryman Veljo Tormis.

"Some other Paradise" by Armenian composer Vache Sharafjan was originally written for mixed choir, cello and piano. At the request of the Estonian National Male Choir, the composer created a male choral arrangement, which will be premiered at the concert.

Paavo Järvi returns; the concert leaps from the starting line with a high-speed overture by his countryman Veljo Tormis.

"Some other Paradise" by Armenian composer Vache Sharafjan was originally written for mixed choir, cello and piano. At the request of the Estonian National Male Choir, the composer created a male choral arrangement, which will be premiered at the concert.

Paavo Järvi returns; the concert leaps from the starting line with a high-speed overture by his countryman Veljo Tormis.

Two choirs, NUKU and chamber women's choir Lu, sing alternately and a little together the classical gems of Veljo Tormis.

Jubilee concert of the Estonian youth mixed choir.

The Finno-Ugric mystery "Awakening of the Birds"
Album launch

The male choir Sakala performs the full cycle of Tormis' Men's Songs.

The VHK String Orchestra brings together in one concert program the works of Arvo Pärt and his teacher Veljo Tormis from the Tallinn Music School.

VHK keelpilliorkester toob ühte kontserdikavva kokku Arvo Pärdi ja Tallinna Muusikakooli ajast tema õpetaja Veljo Tormise teosed

The VHK String Orchestra brings together in one concert program the works of Arvo Pärt and his teacher Veljo Tormis from the Tallinn Music School.

The VHK String Orchestra brings together in one concert program the works of Arvo Pärt and his teacher Veljo Tormis from the Tallinn Music School.

The VHK String Orchestra brings together in one concert program the works of Arvo Pärt and his teacher Veljo Tormis from the Tallinn Music School.

Kareem Roustom
- Dabke
- Hurry to the Light

Arvo Pärt
- Veni Creator
- Littlemore Tractus

Veljo Tormis
- Hamleti laulud I
- Raua needmine

Yearly Veljo Tormis anniversary celebration.

13th Youth Song and Dance Celebration “Holy is the Land”. Artistic director Pärt Uusberg.

The King's Place is thrilled to welcome the legendary Estonian National Male Choir to Songlines Encounters for a programme that weaves music from the Renaissance to contemporary with folk traditions.

A concernt to celebrate the passing of 50 years since the premier of Veljo Tormis'es composition called “Raua needmine” where one can also enjoy the core of Estonian music from creators such as Veljo Tormis, Mart Saar, Lembit Veevo, Ester Mägi and Erkki-Sven Tüür.

Veljo Tormis - Reminiscentia: Winter Patterns
Bela Bartok - Divertisement for strings
Joseph Haydn - Violin Concerto in C major
Tõnu Kõrvits - Labyrinths

Album features Tormis' music in string orchestra setting. Two soloists, soprano Maria Listra and violinist Arp Reindla, will perform together with the orchestra. The conductor and author of the arrangements is Rasmus Puur.

Album features Tormis' music in string orchestra setting. Two soloists, soprano Maria Listra and violinist Arp Reindla, will perform together with the orchestra. The conductor and author of the arrangements is Rasmus Puur.

Album features Tormis' music in string orchestra setting. Two soloists, soprano Maria Listra and violinist Arp Reindla, will perform together with the orchestra. The conductor and author of the arrangements is Rasmus Puur.

Dedicated to Veljo Tormis' cantata-ballet “Estonian Ballads”

Free admission

January performance of Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir at the Arvo Pärt Center has become a beautiful tradition. The choir will perform beloved songs of composers Cyrillus Kreek and Veljo Tormis led by the chief conductor Tõnu Kaljuste.

Tormis, Grieg, Kreek, Alfvén, Gjeilo, The Real Group

Tormis, Grieg, Kreek, Alfvén, Gjeilo, The Real Group

Tormis, Grieg, Kreek, Alfvén, Gjeilo, The Real Group

Musica Intima's December offering taps into the nostalgia and magic of winters past, as we gather together with family and friends.

Choral Music from Ukraine, Poland and Estonia.

Four area choirs will perform music from Estonia, Poland and Ukraine that speaks to the perils of war and the desire for peace.

The 50th Anniversary of "Curse Upon Iron"

Various parts of Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Forgotten People"

We move and operate in different spaces every day, whether they are cultural, linguistic or informational. Nature is our common space, because we are all part of nature.

Chamber Choir Kolm Lindu will be 5 years old on the 9th and 10th of September!

Chamber Choir Kolm Lindu will be 5 years old on the 9th and 10th of September!

At the heart of the program is "Tornikell minu külas" written by Veljo Tormis in 1978 for mixed choir, reader and bell. In addition, the concert will feature the works of Mart Saar, Cyrillus Kreek, Sergei Rachmaninov, Pärt Uusberg and many other composers.

Music director and conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste
Stage director: Veiko Tubin
Designer: Kristjan Suits
Lighting designer: Emil Kallas
Video designer: Aljona Movko-Mägi
Movement director: Ingmar Jõela
Technical producer: Margit Roosaar

Let's celebrate the birthday anniversary of composer Veljo Tormis at his birthplace in Kõrveaia! The program includes communal activities, singing regilaul, archive film screening and soup-cake-coffee.

Music director and conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste
Stage director: Veiko Tubin
Designer: Kristjan Suits
Lighting designer: Emil Kallas
Video designer: Aljona Movko-Mägi
Movement director: Ingmar Jõela
Technical producer: Margit Roosaar

The program features Tormis's compositions in a string orchestra setting.

The program features Tormis's compositions in a string orchestra setting.

A musical evening at the birthplace of composer Veljo Tormis.

August 7, 2020 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of composer Veljo Tormis. Estonian Theatre and Music Museum celebrates the jubilee year with the traveling exhibition "VELJO TORMIS - a world created by folk song" opened in the Assauwe tower.