Valge joon Võro- ja Setomaa kohal / Festival Klaaspärlimäng 2026

Sun, July 12th at 9 pm

SETO FANTASY

Seto folk ensemble Siidisõsarõ, chamber choir Collegium Musicale, conductor Endrik Üksvärav

In programme: Lill (premiere)

The Glasperlenspiel pays tribute with this concert to Estonian poet and thinker Jaan Kaplinski on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of his birth, and at the same time celebrates the linguistic and musical richness of the South Estonian dialect region. A new work by Märt-Matis Lill, specially commissioned for this occasion, is brought to life by a fascinating ensemble – the Seto folk ensemble together with the chamber choir Collegium Musicale. The folk ensemble Siidisõsarõ brings together singers with roots in Setomaa, preserving authentic Seto cultural heritage passed down orally through generations or recorded in earlier transcriptions and recordings. Their repertoire includes songs, dances, and games from historical Setomaa, helping to keep the region’s unique traditions alive. Known for its distinctive sound and high-level performances, Collegium Musicale presents music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary works, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with Estonian composers. Among its recent recordings, notable releases include Mass of Mary (ERP, 2022), named Album of the Year in the composition category at the Estonian Music Awards 2023, and Cyrillus Kreek. Sacred Folk Tunes (ERP, 2023). Collegium Musicale has been named Choir of the Year three times (2011, 2014, 2017) and is a recipient of the Estonian Cultural Endowment’s annual award (2018).