“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.
Choir Mikrokosmos
Conductor Loïc Pierre
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.
Estonian National Male Choir
Mari Kalkun
Promenade concert (no seating) with a snack in the countryside and a guided tour of the Botanic Garden.
Conductor: Keno Weber
Halle University Choir 'Johann Friedrich Reichardt'
Pfeiferstuhl Music Halle
Promenade concert (no seating) with a snack in the countryside and a guided tour of the Botanic Garden.
Conductor: Keno Weber
Halle University Choir 'Johann Friedrich Reichardt'
Pfeiferstuhl Music Halle
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)
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
2025 edition – Estonia in the spotlight! The concert is held under the auspices of the Estonian Embassy in Paris.
MIKROKOSMOS Chamber Choir
Loïc Pierre – conductor
Dramaturgy: Loïc Pierre and Pierre Gief
Balthazar Serna – percussionist
Taikos: Paris Taiko Ensemble
XXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approximate end at 21:00)
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
The Estonian National Male Choir is performing at Leading Voices!
Estonian National male Choir
Conductor Mikk Üleoja
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.
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
“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.
Choir Mikrokosmos
Conductor Loïc Pierre
French adaptation: Pierre Gief
Dramaturgy: Pierre Gief and Loïc Pierre
Scenography, stage direction and musical direction: Loïc Pierre
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!
Everyone is welcome to participate!
Date of submission 07.05.2025.
More info:
iti@veljotormis.com; eva@veljotormis.com
With over 90 top-level male singers on stage, the audience can expect a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja
Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat, conductor Pasi Hyökki
