Estonian Music & Art News - Week 1, July 2025

Cultural & Music News

🌍 Estonian Diaspora Forum “HOME CALLS” Held at Arvo Pärt CenterA virtual forum organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs connected hundreds of Estonians worldwide, featuring choir conductor Hirvo Surva, author Jan Kaus, pianist Indrek Laul, and Minister of Culture Heidy Purga. The event highlighted music, dance, and literature's roles in uniting the diaspora. err.ee
🌾 Duo Ruut Performs in Estonian at GlastonburyFolk‑fusion duo Duo Ruut made history as the first act to sing in Estonian at Glastonbury Festival, earning praise from The Guardian for their culturally rooted sound. estonianworld.com
🎼 Kadri Voorand Composes for 2025 Song & Dance CelebrationComposer and vocalist Kadri Voorand has written “Sina oled kullatera” (“You Are a Golden Grain”) for the women’s choir at the upcoming XXVIII Song & XXI Dance Celebration, continuing her notable contribution to national choral festivals. visiteurope.com

🎻 Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir at EAMT & Niguliste (July 7)Performance by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Estonia’s Boys’ Choir as part of the Leading Voices Festival—plus a late-night concert at Niguliste Museum titled “And I Heard a Voice…” at 22:00.(source truncated)
🎶 Suveklassika Kadriorus: Miia & Kärt Ruubel Recital (July 10)Violinist Miia Ruubel and pianist Kärt Ruubel perform in the Kadriorg Palace Courtyard under the Suveklassika series. wikipedia.org
🎤 ESTO 2025 “Sauna taga” Concert (July 4)A Sweden-based Estonian diaspora choir performance at Fotografiska in Telliskivi, part of the global Eastern diaspora festival. estofestical.com
🎸 AC/DC + The Pretty Reckless (July 24, tickets on sale)Legendary rock band AC/DC, supported by The Pretty Reckless, set to perform at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.