We Are All Bots by Andrea Pizzo and the Purple Mice is a compact yet ambitious concept EP that fuses electro-rock, cinematic orchestration, and operatic flair into a thirteen-minute exploration of humanity’s identity in a digitized universe. Across its three tracks—We Are All Bots, To the Space and Beyond, and Eternità—the listener is taken on a symbolic […]
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I recently attended Rahvusooper Estonia’s Võluflööt (The Magic Flute) by W.A. Mozart, and it was, as always, a musical and theatrical highlight in the heart of Tallinn. Yes—the one with the famously challenging “Queen of the Night” aria that continues to captivate audiences and challenge sopranos. The performance offered a delightful experience with top-tier music direction
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In Principle of Least Action, guitarist and composer Ricardo Urquiza has crafted an exceptional conceptual EP rooted in both physical law and musical structure. The title is borrowed from a fundamental idea in physics—that nature follows the path of least resistance, or least effort. Ricardo transforms this scientific principle into a musical metaphor, navigating through
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When we think of contemporary classical music, our minds often immediately jump to Western orchestral or electronic instrumentation—or experimental textures made from unconventional sounds. But in the event of Iranian Music Evening at Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia, the concert centered around a traditional Iranian instrument and gave us a compelling example of contemporary classical expression
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Usually, I write about classical, contemporary, and jazz music—but this time, I’m stepping outside my usual territory to explore a piece that blends pop, Latin, and hip-hop. Close Tu Di Vine by David Munoz is a genre-blurring work that caught my attention primarily because of its instrumentation. The track opens with a beat, soon joined by
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African music has long been a wellspring of rhythmic innovation, spiritual depth, and communal storytelling. Its polyrhythmic structures, call-and-response vocals, and layered percussion have profoundly influenced global genres—from jazz to funk, and from Afrobeat to contemporary electronic music. This rich tapestry of sound and meaning forms the foundation upon which Colombian multi-instrumentalist Jaime Ospina builds
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A Joyride Through the Underworld Orpheus in the Underworld—despite its name—is not a solemn myth retelling, but a riotous romp through gods, mortals, and music. Rahvusooper Estonia’s dazzling production lives up to Offenbach’s original spirit of irreverence, wit, and pure entertainment. Staged in Estonian with subtitles in both Estonian and English, this performance embraces the
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A surreal adventure led by Jakub Poćwiardowski & Lili through soundscapes born from a childhood game and reimagined in progressive rock, classical, and ambient forms. From dancing under a volcano to running under a red sky, riding a time machine, and gazing at an eclipse on endless hills—The Dark Side of the Mole is an unforgettable
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The iconic brass hits ride effortlessly on a bed of funk, bass solos emerge from a post-rock soundscape, and the album flows with incredible, seemingly improvised solos—Lampin’, the latest release from Synthonic, is a masterful blend of old-school groove and contemporary finesse. Led by jazz pianist and composer Kieron Garrett, Lampin’ brings together some of the
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Last week, I finally attended a performance I’ve been waiting for a long time—Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, staged by the Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia). Yes, it’s the one with the famous wedding march, but this opera is far more than just that melody. It’s a monumental work of Romantic grandeur, and experiencing it live was
