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24
April 2025
Thu 19:00
The National Male Choir and Kuldar Schüts. Psalms of the Earth
24 April
19:00 | Thu 2025
Program

Schüts takes the stage with the Estonian National Male Choir, presenting a program centered around English-language choral works by leading contemporary composers.

Performers

Estonian National Male Choir
Heldur Harry Põlda - tenor
Conductor Kuldar Schüts

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May 2025
1
May 2025
Thu 18:30
Forgotten Peoples - Dublin
1 May
18:30 | Thu 2025
Program

Led by Gabriel Crouch, Chamber Choir Ireland examines issues of homelessness, identity, and belonging.

Performers

Chamber Choir Ireland
Gabriel Crouch—Guest Director

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2
May 2025
Fri 19:30
Forgotten Peoples - Cork
2 May
19:30 | Fri 2025
Program

Led by Gabriel Crouch, Chamber Choir Ireland examines issues of homelessness, identity, and belonging.

Performers

Chamber Choir Ireland
Gabriel Crouch—Guest Director

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2
May 2025
Fri 22:00
Estonian Music Days: Ensemble of the Estonian Electronic Music Society (EMA)
2 May
22:00 | Fri 2025
Program

At the contemporary classical music festival Estonian Music Days, an improvisational development of Veljo Tormis' music will be performed.

Performers

Ensemble of the Estonian Electronic Music Society (EMA)

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17
May 2025
Sat 18:00
PREMIERE: The Saga of the People Without Armor (Châteauroux)
17 May
18:00 | 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
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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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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