Estonian Music & Art News - Week 4, March 2025
- News and Updates
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Estonian National Opera Unveils 2025–26 Season Program
The Estonian National Opera has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a mix of classical masterpieces and contemporary works. Highlights include a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde and the Estonian premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence. Additionally, a world premiere of an opera by Estonian composer Ülo Krigul is set for early 2026. The announcement reflects the opera house’s commitment to both international repertoire and local talent.
Tallinn Music Week Expands City Stage Program
With Tallinn Music Week 2025 (April 3–6) just around the corner, organizers have expanded the City Stage program, adding free concerts in venues such as Telliskivi Creative City, Fotografiska, and Viru Keskus. The initiative aims to bring live music to a wider audience, featuring performances from Gram-Of-Fun, Rita Ray, and international guests from Finland, Latvia, and Germany.
EKA Students Showcase Experimental Fashion in Paris
Students from the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) presented their latest experimental fashion collections at Paris Fashion Week, blending technology, sustainability, and traditional Baltic textiles. The collection, titled Unraveled Echoes, gained praise for its innovative use of biodegradable fabrics and AI-generated designs. This marks the second consecutive year that EKA students have made an impact on the global fashion stage.
Kadriorg Art Museum Hosts “Nordic Light” Exhibition
A new exhibition at Kadriorg Art Museum, titled Nordic Light, explores the influence of light and shadow in Scandinavian and Baltic art. The exhibition features works by Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish artists, ranging from classical landscapes to modern abstract interpretations. Running until July 2025, the show has already drawn interest from international art critics.
Source: Kadriorg Art Museum
Spotify Trends: Estonian Ambient and Neoclassical Artists Gain Global Audience
Streaming analytics show a rise in global listeners for Estonian ambient and neoclassical composers, including Erkki-Sven Tüür, Taavi Kerikmäe, and Maarja Nuut. Their works have been featured in popular Spotify playlists such as “Peaceful Piano” and “Deep Focus”, attracting audiences from the US, Japan, and Germany.
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