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Estonian Music & Art News - Week 5, January 2025

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Estonian Music & Art News - Week 5, January 2025

Tallinn Music Week 2025 Lineup Announced

Tallinn Music Week (TMW) has unveiled its music program for the upcoming festival, scheduled from April 3–6, 2025. The 17th edition will feature around 200 acts across multiple venues in Tallinn, including Telliskivi Creative City, Noblessner, and Kopli. The festival will showcase a diverse range of genres, from Finno-Ugric folk music to pop, jazz, modern classical, and rock from the Nordic and Baltic regions. Notably, TMW will introduce the "Sounds of the Cities" showcase, highlighting musicians from UNESCO Creative Cities of Music. Returning programs include Classical:NEXT and Made in Canada, featuring emerging Canadian artists.


Upcoming Performances by Estonian Artists

Several Estonian musicians are set to perform internationally in the coming days:

  • Tähe-Lee Liiv will perform at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna, Austria, on January 30, 2025, presenting works by Pärt, Sibelius, Grieg, and Rautavaara.

  • Anu Tali will conduct Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax, Canada, on January 30, 2025, in a concert titled "Magnificent Mozart."

  • Olari Elts will lead the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra in Helsinki, Finland, on January 31, 2025, in a performance themed "Echoes from Italy."

  • Paavo Järvi will conduct the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich with pianist Anna Vinnitskaya in Zürich, Switzerland, on January 31, 2025.

  • Mihkel Kütson will conduct the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker in Krefeld, Germany, on January 31, 2025, featuring pipa soloist Lucy Zhao.


Local Events in Estonia

On January 31, 2025, the Estonian National Opera will present the ballet "Light from the End of the World," choreographed by Jevgeni Grib with music by Alisson Kruusmaa. Additionally, the ensemble SONICO will perform "Tango Nuevo" at the Pärnu Concert Hall, featuring musicians from various countries.


Tallinn Fringe Festival 2025: Artist Registration and Learn2Fringe Program

Preparations for the Tallinn Fringe Festival, scheduled from August 18 to September 18, 2025, are underway. Artists interested in participating are encouraged to contact venues directly, as the festival embraces a self-curated model. Additionally, the Learn2Fringe #Tallinn program will take place from March 3 to April 7, 2025, providing artists with tools to diversify their income streams and build sustainable careers.


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