Arrangements and improvisations created by young musicians intertwine Tormis’s legacy with jazz, electronics, and contemporary soundscapes.
The program flows from a meditative and intimate opening to a rhythmic and suggestive middle section, concluding with a playful finale that enters into dialogue with the audience. Each concert is born as a unique experience, as the musicians respond to the acoustics of the space and the atmosphere of the audience.

The concerts take place as a journey through Tormis’s life and places:
Nov 1 – Vigala St. Mary’s Church – Tormis’s childhood home
Nov 2 – Kuusalu Church – Tormis's home region
Nov 7 – St. Paul’s Church, Viljandi – folk music traditions
Nov 8 – St. John’s Church, Tallinn – a meaningful center of Tormis’s work

“Tormis Variations” builds a bridge between tradition and the present, offering an experience that speaks to both younger and more seasoned listeners.

Veljo Tormis's photo: Tõnu Tormis