Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Michael Wendeberg

Fri, April 25
19:00

Estonia Concert Hall
Venue info + map

Tickets: 22/30 €

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
conductor Michael Wendeberg

Artur Lemba – Symphony No. 1 in C-sharp minor (dedicated to Alexander Glazunov, 1908)
I Andante – Allegro vivace
II Andante
III Scherzo. Allegro vivace – Trio: meno mosso e tranquillo
IV Finale. Moderato assai – Allegro risoluto

Rasmus Puur – Where You Once Came From, That’s Where You’ll Go (2025, premiere)*

– intermission –

Mari Vihmand – …the golden sun as seal (thinking on Eino Tamberg, 2025, premiere)

Timo Steiner – Coffee with Rääts (2025, premiere)

Märt-Matis Lill – Epilogue (2025, premiere)

Lepo Sumera / Märt-Matis Lill – Lizard, an excerpt from the ballet (1987/2024)

Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes – Light Enters Through the Crack (dedicated to Helena Tulve, 2025, premiere)

Eino Tamberg – Opening Fanfares Op. 112 (1975/2001)

One of the highlights of the Estonian Music Days is always the concert of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ENSO). ENSO will perform brilliant and profound new compositions by six Estonian composers. The new works have been written by Mari Vihmand, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes, Rasmus Puur, Timo Steiner, and Märt-Matis Lill, each of whom has dedicated their piece to a teacher or an inspirational figure.

The second half of the concert will feature Artur Lemba’s First Symphony, which is also the first symphony ever composed by an Estonian composer. Lemba dedicated this symphony to his musical role model and teacher, Aleksander Glazunov.

The concert will be conducted by the esteemed German conductor Michael Wendeberg, who is particularly renowned for his masterful interpretations of contemporary music.

The winner of the LHV New Composition Award Au-tasu will be announced at the concert.

Supported by the Estonian Music Development Fund EHA, financed by Eften Capital, Hansa Gruppi Young Musician’s Fund and Sorainen Law Firm.

Biographies Artur Lemba Eino Tamberg Lepo Sumera Michael Wendeberg Märt‑Matis Lill Rasmus Puur Tatjana Kozlova‑Johannes Timo Steiner

The concert is held in collaboration with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be broadcast by Klassikaraadio, and a recording will be available for replay on the radio’s website (klassikaraadio.err.ee).

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Tuesday, April 8

18:00

Estonian Centre for Contemporary Music

Residentuu:r 4 – Tradition and Human Psyche

A public rehearsal and fourth showing of Liisa Hõbepappel and Ensemble U:’s chamber opera The Dustborn ahead of its official premiere.

Friday, April 25

18:00

Estonia Concert Hall

Vibrant. Sonorous. Creative. Estonian Composers’ Union 100

Authors Kristina Kõrver and Äli-Ann Klooren discuss the book created for the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Composers’ Union. The conversation is moderated by Ardo Ran Varres

19:00

Estonia Concert Hall

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Michael Wendeberg

Lepo Sumera, Märt-Matis Lill*, Timo Steiner*, Eino Tamberg, Mari Vihmand*, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes*, Rasmus Puur*, Artur Lemba

Saturday, April 26

17:00 – 21:00

Arvo Pärt Centre

Grand Concert “Overcoming” at Arvo Pärt Centre, 17:00–21:00

René Eespere, Marianna Liik, Galina Grigorjeva, Lauri Jõeleht, Alo Põldmäe, Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes, Tõnu Kõrvits, Arvo Pärt, Toivo Tulev*, Andrus Kallastu*, Jarko Hartikainen*, Helena Tulve*, Lepo Sumera, Madli Marje Gildemann, Aaro Pertmann*, Lola-Mariin Hermaküla*, Kuldar Sink, Lepo Sumera, Rein Rannap*

Sunday, April 27