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17
May 2025
Sat 20:30
PREMIERE: The Saga of the People Without Armor (Châteauroux)
17 May
20:30 | Sat 2025
Program

“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.

Performers

Choir Mikrokosmos
Conductor Loïc Pierre

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June 2025
1
June 2025
Sun 17:00
Rõuge Song and Dance Festival 100
1 June
17:00 | Sun 2025
Program

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.

Performers

Estonian National Male Choir
Mari Kalkun

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10
June 2025
Tue 18:00
Promenade Concert
10 June
18:00 | Tue 2025
Program

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

Performers

Conductor: Keno Weber
Halle University Choir 'Johann Friedrich Reichardt'
Pfeiferstuhl Music Halle

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12
June 2025
Thu 18:00
Promenade Concert
12 June
18:00 | Thu 2025
Program

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

Performers

Conductor: Keno Weber
Halle University Choir 'Johann Friedrich Reichardt'
Pfeiferstuhl Music Halle

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July 2025
5
July 2025
Sat 12:00
The XXVIII Song Celebration “Iseoma”/ Kinship Opening
5 July
12:00 | Sat 2025
Program

Grand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approximate end at 19:00)

XXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approximate end at 23:00)

Performers

Artistic Director - Heli Jürgenson
Assistant Artistic Director - Rasmus Puur

Selected Choirs - Male, Female, Children’s, Mixed and Selected Combined Choir

Conductors - Silja Uhs, Aarne Saluveer, Kadi Härma, Mai Simson, Valter Soosalu, Heldur Harry Põlda, Hirvo Surva, Külli Kiivet, Andrus Siimon, Elen Ilves, Ode Pürg, Triin Koch, Kärolin Tuisk, Pärt Uusberg, Rasmus Puur

Wind Orchestras
Conductors - Bert Langeler, Karl Abro, Peeter Saan, Priit Rusalepp

Symphony Orchestra
Conductors - Riivo Jõgi, Imre Rohuväli, Jüri-Ruut Kangur, Ott Kask

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5
July 2025
Sat 20:30
The Saga of the People Without Armor – Festival European Polyphony (Paris)
5 July
20:30 | Sat 2025
Program

2025 edition – Estonia in the spotlight! The concert is held under the auspices of the Estonian Embassy in Paris.

Performers

MIKROKOSMOS Chamber Choir
Loïc Pierre – conductor
Dramaturgy: Loïc Pierre and Pierre Gief
Balthazar Serna – percussionist
Taikos: Paris Taiko Ensemble

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6
July 2025
Sun 12:00
The XXVIII Song Celebration “Iseoma” / Kinship
6 July
12:00 | Sun 2025
Program

XXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approximate end at 21:00)

Performers

Artistic Director - Heli Jürgenson
Assistant Artistic Director - Rasmus Puur

Selected Choirs - Children’s, Youth, Boys’, Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Combined Choir
Conductors - Jaanika Kuusik, Ilona Muhel, Raili Kaibald, Vilve Maide, Silja Uhs, Aarne Saluveer, Kadi Härma, Mai Simson, Janne Fridolin, Kuno Kerge, Kuldar Schüts, Mariliis Kreintaal, Valter Soosalu, Heldur Harry Põlda, Hirvo Surva, Külli Kiivet, Andrus Siimon, Elen Ilves, Ode Pürg, Triin Koch, Kärolin Tuisk, Pärt Uusberg, Rasmus Puur

Symphony Orchestra
Conductors - Bert Langeler, Karl Abro, Peeter Saan, Priit Rusalepp

Wind Orchestra
Conductors - Riivo Jõgi, Imre Rohuväli, Jüri-Ruut Kangur, Ott Kask

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7
July 2025
Mon 19:00
Estonian National Male Choir (Leading Voices)
7 July
19:00 | Mon 2025
Program

The Estonian National Male Choir is performing at Leading Voices!

Performers

Estonian National male Choir
Conductor Mikk Üleoja

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31
July 2025
Thu 22:15
BBC Proms: Arvo Pärt at 90
31 July
22:15 | Thu 2025
Program

Sound and silence, stillness and motion are woven together in the music of Arvo Pärt. Celebrate the 90th birthday of ‘the father of Holy Minimalism’ with a Late-Night Prom.

Performers

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

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August 2025
4
August 2025
Mon 20:30
The Saga of the People Without Armor (Choralies 2025 – Vaison-la-Romaine)
4 August
20:30 | Mon 2025
Program

“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.

Performers

Choir Mikrokosmos
Conductor Loïc Pierre
French adaptation: Pierre Gief
Dramaturgy: Pierre Gief and Loïc Pierre
Scenography, stage direction and musical direction: Loïc Pierre

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7
August 2025
Thu 15:00
TORMIS 95: SINGING CONTEST - GRAND TRIBUTE
7 August
15:00 | 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

Everyone is welcome to participate!

Date of submission 07.05.2025.

More info:
iti@veljotormis.com; eva@veljotormis.com

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September 2025
25
September 2025
Thu 19:00
Estonian National Male Choir • Tormis and Rautavaara
25 September
19:00 | Thu 2025
Program

With over 90 top-level male singers on stage, the audience can expect a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Performers

Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja
Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat, conductor Pasi Hyökki

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