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!
Ants Johanson
Celia Roose
Mimi S. Daitz
Thomas Jennefelt, Veljo Tormis, Lukas Huber, Cornelius Cardew and a commissioned composition by Roland Moser.
POURCHŒUR Vocal Ensemble
Chiara Selva, Samuel Strub - Musical Direction
The tour is organised by Lundström Arts Management
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Thousands of male singers give a powerful concert on the 35th anniversary of the Estonian Men's Singing Society.
1500 singers (25 men's and 25 boys' choirs)
Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Forgotten Peoples" will be performed by Chœur de l’Orchestre de Paris in Tartu.
Choir of the Paris Orchestra
Conductor Ingrid Roose
Videographer Alyona Movko-Mägi
What is love? Are the important things always on the other side? How to find important things? Perhaps a meaning too?
Küllike Joosing - Artistic Director of the Tartu Song Festival
Performance director - Priit Strandberg
Actors and singers
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!
How to participate?
Choose your favorite Veljo Tormis song(s). Record a free-form video of your performance, upload it to YouTube and send us a web link. Social media tags and posts with #Tormis95 are also very welcome!
Recommendations for song selection:
We recommend choosing well-known and beloved songs by Veljo Tormis:
"Curse Upon Iron"
"Estonian Ballads"
"Forgotten Peoples"
"Autumn Landscapes"
"Songs of the Ancient Sea"
"The Singer's Childhood"
"Röntyshkä"
"Votic Wedding Songs"
"Ingrian Evenings"
"Lahemaa Song"
"Songs Learned at Weddings"
"When I Begin to Sing"
etc.
We'll compile a video collage using all received submissions, which we'll collectively view on the big screen at Veljo Tormis's birthplace and virtually with a global audience on August 7, 2025.
We are looking forward to your participation and the opportunity to meet either virtually or in person at the anniversary celebrations in 2025!
Kindly share this invitation with your friends and let Tormis's music inspire you!
Date of submission 07.05.2025.
More info:
iti@veljotormis.com; eva@veljotormis.com