 Cultural Highlights 2009
Major cultural events are listed here. For a more complete, up-to-date schedule of events, see the event database.
2008: November | December
2009: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
NOVEMBER
November 23 – January 7, 2009
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Christmas Market brings the genuine joy of Christmas, fabulous entertainment, and superb leisure time activities to the Town Hall Square. Estonian handicrafts, Christmas decorations and cards, sweets, and local Christmas food on sale in the heart of the city.
Organiser: Event Masters OÜ
Ph. +372 5805 3330 • cristo@eventmasters.ee • www.christmas.ee
DECEMBER
December 28, 2008 – January 4, 2009
TALLINN WINTER FESTIVAL
Concerts at the Tallinn Town Hall – classical music and stars from the musicals. The motto of the festival is “Open Your eyes, open Your heart” (benefit campaign for children with special needs).
Organizer: Pille Lill Music Fund (PLMF)
Ph. +372 5114077 • plmf@plmf.ee • www.plmf.ee
JANUARY
January 17-18
SIMPEL SESSION 09
Simpel Session has grown to one of the biggest skateboarding and bmx contest in Europe hosting top lineup of athletes from all over the World.
Organiser: NCO Elamussport
Ph. +372 5214701 • info@elamussport.ee • www.simpelsession.com
January 30 – February 7
BAROQUE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Helsinki Baroque Orchestra, Aapo Häkkinen (artistic director, harpsichord, Finland), vocal ensemble Huelgas Ensemble (Belgium), Artistic director Paul Van Nevel
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
January 30 – May 31
FLOROMAANIA
An exhibition representing various eras and art forms displays flower motifs as seen by both professional and amateur artists. The exhibits come from different museums in Estonia.
Organiser: KUMU Art Museum
Ph. +372 602 6000 • muuseum@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee
FEBRUARY
February 13
Premiere: UN BALLO IN MASCHERA
The opera by Giuseppe Verdi is about passion, love, political intrigues, people stuck in the labyrinth of life and everything that an opera is usually about. The music by Verdi conveys it in an authentic, human and timeless way.
Organiser: Estonian National Opera
Ph. +372 683 1260 • info@opera.ee • www.opera.ee
February 15
KIMMO POHJONEN, SAMULI KOSMINEN and PROTON STRING QUARTET UNIKO
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
MARCH
March 5
MARC SECARA (vocal, Germany) & BERLIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
March 22
HOLST SINGERS (Great Britain)
Vocal ensemble at Niguliste Church
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
March 27
ORCHESTRE DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES, GIULIANO CARMIGNOLA (violin, Italy)
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
APRIL
April
NICCOLO MICHETTI, ARCHITECT OF KADRIORG PALACE
International spring conference at the Kadriorg Art Museum.
Organiser: Kadriorg Art Museum / Kadriorg Palace
Ph. +372 606 6400 • kadriorg@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee/kadriorg.php
April 5
COOL & JAZZY (Russia)
Vocal ensemble at Estonia Concert Hall
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
April 5
CHURCH HOLIDAYS IN ST. MARY'S LAND
Beautiful baroque music on period instruments, Corelli Baroque Orchestra, choirs and distinguished soloists. Grand vocal works by J.S. Bach, G.Fr. Händel etc written for church holidays (Silent Week - passios, masses, cantatas etc). Tallinn St John`s Church (Jaani church)
Organiser: Corelli Music
Phone: +372 648 5535, +372 5097963 • info@corelli.ee • www.corelli.ee
April 7
ANNELY PEEBO (mezzo soprano), HARTMUT HUDEZECK (piano, Austria)
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
April 10
PASSIO. ARVO PÄRT
Conductor Risto Joost at Tallinn St John`s Church
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
April 11
RESURRECTION
Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Gustav Mahler at the Estonia Concert Hall, performed by the symphony orchestra of the Estonian National Opera and conducted by the artistic director and chief conductor of the Estonian National Opera Arvo Volmer.
The symphony No. 2 by Gustav Mahler, subtitled Resurrection was completed in 1888–1894 and first performed in 1895. Along with the symphony No. 8, it was the most well-known work by Mahler already during his lifetime.
Organiser: Estonian National Opera
Ph. + 372 683 1260 • info@opera.ee • www.opera.ee
April 14
Handel 250
Oratorio “Messiah”, conductor Marc Andreae (Switzerland). At Tallinn St John`s Church
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
April 16 – October 4
EDUARD WIIRALT. DONATION OF THE ESTONIAN COMMITTEE
In 2005, the Estonian Committee in Stockholm handed over a priceless collection of art by Eduard Wiiralt (1898-1954) together with the artist’s archives to the Art Museum of Estonia. This exhibition contains works from 1927 onwards.
Organiser: KUMU Art Museum
Ph. +372 602 6000 • www.ekm.ee
April 16 – 19
11TH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL „TALLINN 2009”
High-level competition for all choir categories in Estonia Concert Hall, participants’ concerts in Tallinn churches and concert houses. Artistic director: Aarne Saluveer
Organiser: Estonian Choral Association
Ph. +372 627 4451 • kooriyhing@kul.ee • www.kooriyhing.ee
April 19 – 26
20th International Festival JAZZKAAR
Organiser: Jazzkaar Festivals
Ph. +372 611 4405 • info@jazzkaar.ee • www.jazzkaar.ee
April 21
TINE THING HELSETH (trumpet, Norway), PÄRNU CITY ORCHESTRA
At Estonia Concert Hall
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
April 23
Premiere: THE THREE MUSKETEERS
A ballet by David Nixon to the music by Malcolm Arnold. The well-known characters of the novel by Alexander Dumas, père, become alive on the stage of the Estonian National Opera. One for all and all for one!
Organiser: Estonian National Opera
Ph. + 372 683 1260 • info@opera.ee • www.opera.ee
MAY
May 8
HAYDN. ORATORIO „THE SEASONS“
Conductor Olari Elts
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
Summer 2009
STENBOCK COURTYARD MUSIC (Rahukohtu 3)
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
May 21 – August 30
JOYS OF LIFE
A joint exhibition of the Kadriorg and Sinebrychoff Art Museums displays 17th-century Dutch and Flemish art with everyday life motifs. These works were popular collectors’ items and particularly loved by the local bourgeois.
Organiser: Kadriorg Art Museum / Kadriorg Palace
Ph. +372 606 6400 • kadriorg@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee/kadriorg.php
May 27
ANDREA CHÉNIER
A concert performance of the opera by Umberto Giordano at the Estonia Concert Hall. Along with his contemporaries Puccini, Leoncavallo, Mascagni, Catalani and Cilea, Giordano belongs to verismo school of composers who laid main emphasis on the realistic nature of art. The music director is the artistic director and chief conductor of the Estonian National Opera Arvo Volmer. It is conducted by the music director and principal conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow Aleksander Vedernikov.
Organiser: Estonian National Opera
Ph. +372 683 1260 • info@opera.ee • www.opera.ee
May 30 – June 6
OLD TOWN DAYS
One of the city´s biggest annual events: Old Town bursts into a frenzy of celebrations as musicians. Medieval characters, markets and events fill the streets. This year´s festival will have an environmental focus.
Organiser: Tallinn City Centre Administration
Ph. +372 645 7220 • info@vanalinnapaevad.ee • www.vanalinnapaevad.ee
May 30
GRAND PAINTERS’ SATURDAY
A painting party for both grown-up and younger art and nature buffs alike. The goal is to picture the varied beauty of the Kadriorg Palace and park.
Organiser: Kadriorg Art Museum / Kadriorg Palace
Ph. +372 606 6400 • kadriorg@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee/kadriorg.php
JUNE
June - December
BERNT NOTKE – BETWEEN INNOVATION AND TRADITION
Bernt Notke exhibition to celebrate 500th anniversary of his death. Bernt Notke was one of the most famous artists in Northern Europe in the Late Middle-Ages.
Curator: Anu Mänd
Exhibition Designer: Liina Siib
Organiser: Niguliste Museum
Ph. +372 631 4330 • niguliste@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee/niguliste
June 5–13
SUMMER NIGHT STARS
Traditional festival Summer Night Stars will be held at the Estonian National Opera. The audience is rejoiced by acclaimed opera and ballet stars both from Estonia and abroad.
Organiser: Estonian National Opera
Ph. + 372 683 1260 • info@opera.ee • www.opera.ee
June18 – November 1
ÜLO ÕUN
An overview on the art by Ülo Õun (1940–1988), an unconventional Estonian modernist and sculptor.
Organiser: KUMU Art Museum
Ph. +372 602 6000 • muuseum@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee
June 26 – 27
TABASALU JAZZ FEST
X rahvusvaheline jazzmuusika festival
Organiser: MTÜ Tabasalu Kultuuriselts
Ph. +372 507 9123 • kalev@tabasalujazz.ee • www.tabasalujazz.ee
JULY
July 2 – 5
TO BREATH AS ONE 2009
XXV Song Festival / XVIII Dance Festival
Organiser: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
Ph. +372 627 3120 • laulupidu@kul.ee • www.laulupidu.ee/eng
July 8-12
ÕLLESUMMER
BeerSummer – biggest outdoor festival in Baltics with over 10 arenas offering five days of local and International bands and program for children as well as their parents. Various restaurants and bars on site too. At Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Organiser: OÜ Meediaekspress
Ph. +372 6 112 112 • info@ollesummer.ee • www.ollesummer.ee
July 9-12
MEDIEVAL DAYS in Old Town
An authentic medieval atmosphere created by concerts, carnival, workshops, activities for children and handicrafts sales. The skills of ancient masters are brought to life and nobles, musicians, and fools roam among the market stalls.
Organiser: Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union
Ph. +372 660 4772 • info@folkart.ee • www.folkart.ee
July 22
GARDEN GAMES
The anniversary of the Kadriorg Palace and park ensemble. Kids and families are warmly welcomed to have a fun day at the palace and park playing games, participating in workshops and learning new things.
Organiser: Kadriorg Art Museum
Ph. +372 606 6400 • kadriorg@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee/kadriorg.php
July 31 – August 9
TALLINN XXIII INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
AUGUST
On August Thursdays
Concert festival Tallinn Church Renaissance 2009
Tallinn Church Renaissance is a sacral buildings restoration project initiated by the Cultural Heritage Department of Tallinn. On each August Thursday a splendid concert is held in one of the restored churches.
Organiser: Crescendo Estonia
+372 56 507 848 • astrid@crescendo.ee • www.crescendo.ee
August 19 – 22
V TALLINN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Numerous classical music concerts with Estonia's top soloists and ensembles in the historic concert halls and churches of Tallinn. Presentations of the PLMF awards: "Young Singer 2009“, "Young Musician 2009“ and "Young Conductor 2009“
Organizer: Pille Lill Music Fund
Ph. + 372 5114077 • plmf@plmf.ee • www.plmf.ee
SEPTEMBER
September 10 – 13
BERNT NOTKE – BETWEEN INNOVATION AND TRADITION
International conference
Organiser: Niguliste Museum
Ph. +372 631 4330 • niguliste@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee/niguliste
September 17 – 29
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ORTHODOX SACRED MUSIC CREDO
The festival is scheduled around the Orthodox feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God. A unique festival program has witnessed some of the finest examples of Orthodox music, from early Christian liturgical chants to compositions by modern-day composers.
Organiser: MTU Viivo Muusika
Ph. +372 513 2213 • zoya@festivalcredo.com • www.festivalcredo.com
September 27 – October 3
FESTIVAL TRIALOGOS
Science, theatre, music, art, poetry, liturgy – an intercultural and interdisciplinary forum for dialogue in the Tallinn Old Town Latin Quarter. The performers and debaters of the festival are top experts from around the world.
Organiser: Hereditas, Collegium Educationis Revaliae, Latin Quarter´s Society
Ph. +372 6411518 • hered@erbe.ee • www.trialogos.ee
OCTOBER
October 17
Premiere: COSÌ FAN TUTTE
W. A. Mozart’s comic opera. The stage director is James Walter Francis Sutcliffe (UK). Two young, recently betrothed officers Guglielmo and Ferrando, boast of their sweethearts’ fidelity. Their friend, Don Alfonso offers them a wager to test the fidelity of the two, as well as all women. The youngsters pretend that they must go off to war, but return disguised, and each try to win the love of the other’s bride as part of the wager. A number of comic situations follow.
Organiser: Estonian National Opera
Ph. + 372 683 1260 • info@opera.ee • www.opera.ee
October 21 – 25
XI INTERNATIONAL NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL NYYD ’09
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
NOVEMBER
November 1
SCHNITTKE. REQUIEM
All Souls´ Day concert at Estonia Concert Hall, conductor Kaspars Putninš
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
November 5 – 8
ST. MARTIN´S DAY FAIR
National handicraft workshops and sales accompanied by traditional culinary delights, folk music and Martinmas costumes.
Organiser: Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union
Ph. +372 660 4772 • info@folkart.ee • www.folkart.ee
November 2009 – January 2010
CHRISTMAS MARKET in Old Town
The Christmas Market brings genuine Christmas joy, fabulous entertainment, and superb leisure time activities to the Town Hall Square. Estonian handicrafts, Christmas decorations and cards, sweets, and local Christmas food on sale in the heart of the city. This is initial information. The organiser can change the event dates.
Organiser: Event Masters OÜ
Ph. +372 5805 3330 • Cristo@eventmasters.ee • www.christmas.ee
November 24
JEREMY MENUHIN (piano) at Estonia Concert Hall
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
November 26 – March 2010
POPKUNST FOREVER!
An overview on the development and various ideologies of the Estonian pop art from the 1960s up until today.
Organiser: KUMU Art Museum
Ph. +372 602 6000 • muuseum@ekm.ee • www.ekm.ee
DECEMBER
On December Sundays
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Concert festival greets the Christmas with music. Warmth and lovely melodies welcome you on each advent in the churches of Tallinn. Concerts are held within the Tallinn Church Renaissance Festival.
Organiser: Crescendo Estonia
+372 56 507 848 • astrid@crescendo.ee • www.crescendo.ee
December 20
HANDEL. ORATORIO „SAUL“
Conductor Daniel Reuss. At Estonia Concert Hall.
Organiser: Eesti Kontsert
Ph. +372 614 7760 • info@concert.ee • www.concert.ee
December 29
CHURCH HOLIDAYS IN ST.MARY'S LAND
Beautiful baroque music on period instruments, Corelli Baroque Orchestra, choirs and distinguished soloists. Grand vocal works by J.S. Bach, G.Fr. Händel etc written for church holidays (Christmas - oratorios, cantatas etc). At St.John´s Church.
Organiser: Corelli Music
Phone: +372 648 5535, +372 5097963 • info@corelli.ee • www.corelli.ee
11.12.2008
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