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Ests Filharmonisch Kamerkoor © Melle Meivogel
Ests Filharmonisch Kamerkoor © Melle Meivogel

Masterpieces of modern choral art

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Sat 27 Feb 2027 20:15 - 22:00
Sat 27 Feb 2027
20:15 - 22:00
  • Sat 27 Feb 2027
    20:15 - 22:00
    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 31 Mar 2026 12:00

Program

Frank Martin Mass for double choir  
Philip Glass Father Death Blues (from Hydrogen Jukebox)  
Luciano Berio Cries of London  
Evelin Seppar Iris  
Veljo Tormis Piispa ja pakana 
Arvo Pärt Which was the Son of …

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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir 
Tõnu Kaljuste conductor 

Reflection and experiment in works by Pärt, Martin, Berio and Glass

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir is often mentioned in the same breath as the work of Arvo Pärt and other Baltic composers. Most recently, the ensemble gave a standout performance celebrating Pärt’s 90th birthday. This time, the choir is shifting focus to gems of Western choral music: Frank Martin’s magnificent Mass for Double Choir and Luciano Berio’s virtuoso Cries of London. Naturally, Arvo Pärt and his Baltic colleagues also feature in this programme.

Swiss composer Frank Martin called his Mass for Double Choir ‘a matter between God and myself.’ He kept the work tucked away for forty years before finally allowing it to be published; since then, it has grown into a landmark of 20th-century choral music. Expect a deeply moving rendition of this masterpiece from the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir.  

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