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7
April
Sun 2024
14:30
The Tormis Legacy: Regilaul In New York
7 April
14:30 | Sun 2024
Program

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!

Performers

Ants Johanson
Celia Roose
Mimi S. Daitz

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13
April
Sat 2024
21:00
No 5 «ROOTS – ENTWURZELT» - POURCHŒUR
13 April
21:00 | Sat 2024
Program

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

Performers

POURCHŒUR Vocal Ensemble
Chiara Selva, Samuel Strub - Musical Direction

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June 2024
6
June
Thu 2024
20:00
Ireland. Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis
6 June
20:00 | Thu 2024
Program

The tour is organised by Lundström Arts Management

Performers

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

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15
June
Sat 2024
18:00
The Best Is Yet To Come
15 June
18:00 | Sat 2024
Program

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

Performers

1500 singers (25 men's and 25 boys' choirs)

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15
June
Sat 2024
19:00
Chœur de l’Orchestre de Paris "Forgotten Peoples" Tartu 2024
15 June
19:00 | Sat 2024
Program

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

Performers

Choir of the Paris Orchestra
Conductor Ingrid Roose
Videographer Alyona Movko-Mägi

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20
June
Thu 2024
21:00
Choral Concert-Performance ''Mul kõige armsam''
20 June
21:00 | Thu 2024
Program

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

Performers

Küllike Joosing - Artistic Director of the Tartu Song Festival
Performance director - Priit Strandberg
Actors and singers

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August 2025
7
August
Thu 2025
12:00
SINGING CONTEST: TORMIS 95
7 August
12:00 | Thu 2025
Program

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!

Performers

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

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