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International Trumpet Days Celebrate Veljo Tormis' 95th Anniversary!

28 Jan 2025

Tropetipäevad

The nationwide festival International Trumpet Days will take place from April 2 to 17, 2025, celebrating the 95th birthday anniversary of composer Veljo Tormis.

The festival offers music lovers a unique opportunity to experience Veljo Tormis' works in a new light – featuring premieres of newly arranged versions of his compositions, including arrangements specially crafted for brass ensembles. Among these are new interpretations of “Ingrian Evenings” and “Curse Upon Iron”, conducted by Mihhail Gerts with the ensemble Tallinn Brass Academy.

As part of the Trumpet Days, the competition Trumpet Talents Tallinn will also take place, awarding three prizes (€150) for the best performances of Veljo Tormis' works.

The festival program will visit Pärnu, Haapsalu, Tallinn, Narva, and Tartu.

Concerts will feature world-class guest soloists: Pasi Pirinen (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra), Alfonso Gonzalez Barquin (Rome’s Santa Cecilia Symphony Orchestra), Adan Delgado Illada (Spanish National Symphony Orchestra), and international jazz soloist David Pastor.

For more information and tickets, visit Fienta.

Photo © Tõnu Tormis