Estonian Music & Art News - Week 2, October 2025

🎭 Edinburgh Fringe Comes to Tallinn The Edinburgh Fringe Society is sending Kirsty Fraser and Martha Haskins to Tallinn to conduct information and training sessions on how to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe — the world’s largest arts festival.These sessions are open to artists, producers, theatres, students, and others in the arts sector. The event is held in Heldeke in Tallinn.
- General Info Sessions: 📅 31 October, 14:00–15:30 📅 1 November, 14:00–15:30
- 1:1 Consultations: 📅 1 November, 10:00–11:30 Participation is free but registration is required. For details, check the Facebook event or email 📧 dan@fringe.ee.

🌍 Oopus & Kass-Talsi-Minn to Represent Estonia at WOMEX 2025 Two Estonian acts — Oopus and Kass-Talsi-Minn — will represent Estonia at the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX) in Tampere, Finland, from October 20–26. The selection highlights Estonia’s growing presence in the global world-music scene. Oopus blends folk and electronic elements, while Kass-Talsi-Minn explore a minimal electroacoustic sound rooted in Nordic influences.📎 news.err.ee
🎼 “Arvo Pärt at 90” Celebrated in London The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir performed a tribute concert at London’s Barbican Centre for Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste. Critics praised the performance as deeply moving, with standout interpretations of Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, Fratres, Adam’s Lament, and Te Deum. Soprano Maria Listra earned high acclaim for her rendition of L’abbé Agathon.📎 The Guardian Review
📣 Baltic Artists at Ireland Music Week Three Estonian musicians joined the Baltic Focus program at Ireland Music Week (October 2–3) in Dublin, expanding Estonia’s cultural footprint in the European independent music scene. The initiative, organized by Music Estonia and partners, supports Baltic artists with showcases and industry networking.📎 musicestonia.eu