The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra presents poignant new orchestral works from Estonia and the Baltic countries. The concert is conducted by the British conductor Clement Power, who is well-known for his interpretations of contemporary music, the soloist is an outstanding Estonian cellist Valle-Rasmus Roots.

PROGRAMME:

Margo Kõlar – …just one word… (1999)
Liisa Hõbepappel – And now it is still now (2024, premiere)
Age Veeroos – Harpyia, concerto for cello and orchestra (2024, premiere)

Linda Leimane – Enantiomorphic Chambers (2018)
Justina Repečkaitė – Vellum (2020)
Marius Baranauskas – Supernova (2024, premiere)

Estonian Music Days is the most important continuously held contemporary music festival in Estonia. Over the decades it has become undeniably the most significant platform for Estonian composers, new musical creations, and artistic growth. What makes the festival unique is the abundance of premieres of Estonian composers' newly commissioned works.

In 2024 Tartu is the cultural capital of Europe. Therefore the festival Estonian Music Days will join forces with three neighboring countries to become a larger event that unites Baltic and Estonian Music Days. In addition to recognized Estonian ensembles and soloists, musicians from Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland are also expected.

The Festival Baltic and Estonian Music Days is a part of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 main programme.