Estonian Music & Art News - Week 5, October 2025

AFEKT 2025 Festival Begins
The annual contemporary music festival AFEKT Festival kicked off in Tallinn and Tartu (24–28 October) with a high-profile programme celebrating the centenaries of major 20th-century composers. Featured works include those by Oliver Knussen, Pierre Boulez and Helmut Lachenmann alongside pieces by Arvo Pärt. The festival encompasses experimental formats and electro-acoustic presentations, reinforcing Estonia’s role in the global contemporary music scene. emic.ee

International Music Day Marked with 100 Free Concerts
On 1 October, Estonia celebrated International Music Day with around 100 free concerts across the country, featuring everything from classical to contemporary live music performances. The event underscores music’s role in Estonian cultural life and the accessibility of classical music beyond traditional venues. ERR
Estonian Delegation Headed to Classical:NEXT 2025
The organisation Music Estonia announced the participation of an Estonian delegation at Classical:NEXT 2025, a major international platform for classical and art music networking, showcases and industry dialogue. This move highlights Estonia’s push to promote its classical artists and composers on the global stage. musicestonia.eu
ERSO’s new season opened with a high-profile concert on 19 October featuring the piano soloist Alexandra Dariescu performing Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, followed by Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 under conductor Olari Elts at the Estonia Concert Hall. piletikeskus.ee
The Estonian National Opera recently announced its revival of Lohengrin by Richard Wagner starting 23 October at the national opera house, signaling a major commitment to classic repertoire this season. operabase.com

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