Estonian Music & Art News - Week 4, October 2025

🎻 ERSO Launches “Myths & Legends” Concert Series
The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) kicked off its new 2025/26 season under chief conductor Olari Elts with a performance of Kullervo at the Estonia Concert Hall. The series promises a thematic blend of mythical narratives and symphonic innovation.
The orchestra also announced its Romance Concert Series and a special mid-week “Symphonic Lunches” programme, bridging classical repertoire with modern touches. erso.ee

🎼 Tallinn Chamber Choir Performs “Ubi Caritas”
On October 18, the Tallinn Chamber Choir presented a programme of sacred and secular choral works titled “Ubi caritas” in Niguliste Museum, featuring contemporary compositions including one by Estonian composer Kuldar Sink. en.kammerkoor.ee
🔊 Contemporary Music Festival AFEKT Announces Programme
The upcoming AFEKT Festival (October 24–28) will focus on 20th & 21st-century composers including Arvo Pärt, Helmut Lachenmann, Pierre Boulez and Luciano Berio. The festival will highlight experimental and electronic works alongside traditional ensembles. emic.ee
🎹 “Musica Sacra” Series Advances in Pärnu
The Musica Sacra Autumn Concert Series at St. Elizabeth’s Church (Pärnu) continued this week, offering classical sonatas and contemporary Estonian compositions—highlighting pianist Irina Zahharenkova and new work by Estonian composers on the programme. The Baltic Guide Online

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