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Estonian Music & Art News - Week 1, November 2024

Updated: Nov 15


Estonian Music & Art News - Week 1, November 2024

PÖFF Music and Film Events:

The Pimedate Ööde Film Festival (PÖFF) continues to captivate with a rich lineup of films and associated musical events. Highlights include performances accompanying cinematic screenings that blend traditional and contemporary styles, offering an immersive experience in both film and sound​

Source: The Baltic Guide



International Piano Festival KLAVER:

This renowned event kicked off its celebration of female pianists and virtuosos in the last days of October, emphasizing groundbreaking works by women in classical music. The festival featured international talent, making it one of the must-attend music events in Estonia for classical enthusiasts​

Source: Eesti Kontsert



Folk and Ambient Performances:

Folk music lovers can enjoy Vincent Roy’s signature ambient sounds as the multi-instrumentalist, also known as Welkin, continues his concerts around Estonia, blending guitar and synth to produce a serene auditory experience. His music, inspired by nature and travel, is an ongoing celebration of ambient and folk fusion​

Source: The Baltic Guide / Kumu kunstimuuseum



New Pop-up Photography Gallery:

On November 1, a new pop-up photography gallery was inaugurated in Tallinn, hosted by the Estonian Photographic Artists’ Union (FOKU). This space is dedicated to showcasing emerging talents and unique photographic perspectives from Estonia and beyond, adding to the vibrant visual arts scene in the capital​

Source: The Baltic Guide / Kumu kunstimuuseum



Eesti Laul 2025: First Finalists Announced

Estonia is gearing up for its annual song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Eesti Laul 2025 will not feature semi-finals this year; instead, it will have a single final event on February 15, 2025, at Tallinn's Unibet Arena. ERR has announced 15 of the 16 acts that will compete to represent Estonia in Basel, Switzerland.

  • Some highlighted acts include:

    • An-Marlen with the song Külm

    • Anna Sahlene, a former Eurovision participant, with Love Me Low

    • Tommy Cash, a renowned Estonian rapper, with Espresso Macchiato

    • Joelle performing Eyes Don’t Lie

    The final 16th entry will be determined via a public vote through Radio 2. All songs will be made available to the public on December 6​

    Source: ERR / Eurovision.tv



Isiklik Vaade Exhibition:

Taking place at Kadriorg Gallery in Tallinn, this exhibition features a collaboration between Finnish and Estonian artists. The showcase, open until November 16, highlights a variety of art pieces by Estonian artists like Jaan Elken and Mall Nukke alongside Finnish creators like Kirsi-Marja Moberg. The exhibition emphasizes the unique ways each artist interprets diverse philosophical and artistic themes, with pieces inspired by both visual art and poetry​.

Source: The Baltic Guide



Ryoji Ikeda Solo Exhibition in Tartu:

This major exhibition opened on November 2 at the Estonian National Museum. Renowned for his data-driven and immersive audio-visual works, Ryoji Ikeda brings a sensory experience to the museum, merging light and sound in a captivating display that will run through March 2, 2025​

Source: The Baltic Guide / Kumu kunstimuuseum



Eduard Zentsik Exhibition:

The dreamlike, symbolist paintings of Eduard Zentsik are on display at a new exhibition in Tallinn, which delves into themes of the subconscious and surreal. Zentsik, known for his imaginative and ethereal style, presents works that invite viewers into a world filled with vivid dreams and symbolism​

Source: The Baltic Guide


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