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Eurovision Classical Concerts, A New Era for European Orchestral Broadcasting

Eurovision Classical Concerts: A New Era for European Orchestral Broadcasting

In a landmark moment for classical music and public service arts media, Eurovision Classical Concerts, the first new Eurovision music co-production in over 40 years, is set to launch on BBC TV in February 2026, bringing four exceptional orchestral performances into living rooms across Europe and beyond. This ambitious pan-European series, presented by BBC Arts […]

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Universal Music Ends Estonian Office Operations — Big Three Labels Now All Gone

In a significant shift for the Estonian music industry, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest record company, has announced it will close its Estonian office. The move marks the end of direct representation by any of the “big three” global record labels in the country, following Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group withdrawing

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New Release: Ravel — Complete Chamber Music II (Going Home Project)

New Release: Ravel — Complete Chamber Music II (Going Home Project)

On 9 January 2026, the bold ongoing Going Home Project series added a compelling new chapter with the release of Ravel: Complete Chamber Music II, a digital album that reframes some of Maurice Ravel’s most evocative chamber works through a deeply expressive, modern lens. Distributed internationally and licensed to the acclaimed French label Naïve by

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Tallinn Fringe Festival 2026 Opens Call for Artists Around the World

Apply Now: Tallinn Fringe Festival 2026 Opens Call for Artists Around the World

The Tallinn Fringe Festival has officially announced its open call for artists, inviting bold, independent, and genre-defying creators to become part of one of Estonia’s most vibrant art and culture events. Open to both Estonian and international participants, the festival welcomes proposals from musicians, composers, theatre-makers, performance artists, stand-up comedians, circus crews, and interdisciplinary projects.

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New Release, Colors of Bach — Reimagining the Genius of J.S. Bach for Today’s Listener

New Release, Colors of Bach — Reimagining the Genius of J.S. Bach for Today’s Listener

On 16 January 2026, a bold and evocative new album titled Colors of Bach emerged, a project that reframes the Baroque master Johann Sebastian Bach through the lens of 21st-century creativity while honoring his profound musical architecture. Led by the dynamic Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing, with expressive ensemble work by the Norwegian String Quintet and

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In the Digital Album Era, Cassettes Quietly Return to Estonia

In the Digital Album Era, Cassettes Quietly Return to Estonia

Digital Album Boom Meets Retro Revival – While physical media like cassette tapes are seeing an unexpected resurgence in Estonia, the Digital Album continues to be the core of how most listeners experience music today. Despite more artists releasing special edition tapes and vinyl, the convenience and reach of the digital album format remain unmatched.

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Apply Now, Arvo Pärt Centre Opens 2026 Residency Scholarships

Apply Now, Arvo Pärt Centre Opens 2026 Residency Scholarships

The Arvo Pärt Centre (Arvo Pärdi keskus) in Laulasmaa, Estonia has just opened its creative residency scholarships for 2026, expanding opportunities for composers, performers, and multidisciplinary artists to develop new work in one of Northern Europe’s most inspiring creative environments. This year marks a significant expansion: three residency scholarships are available, one specifically for Estonian

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Allen Constantine Releases New Album Temporal Harmonies

Allen Constantine Releases New Album Temporal Harmonies

Allen Constantine, the neo-classical composer known for his deeply reflective and emotionally resonant works like “Little Arguments“, has unveiled his latest album Temporal Harmonies. This release marks another profound step in his ongoing musical journey, one that navigates the fragile boundaries between darkness and light, memory and silence. Temporal Harmonies unfolds like a landscape seen

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Hans Zimmer to Craft the Score for HBO’s Harry Potter Series, A New Musical Era for the Wizarding World

Hans Zimmer to Craft the Score for HBO’s Harry Potter Series, A New Musical Era for the Wizarding World

The musical landscape of one of the most beloved fantasy universes is on the brink of transformation. HBO has officially announced that legendary composer Hans Zimmer, alongside his acclaimed music collective Bleeding Fingers Music, will compose the original score for the upcoming Harry Potter television series, set to debut in 2027. Source: Classicfm This seismic

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Kadrioru Lossimuusika, Baroque Resonance in the Heart of Tallinn. Picture Mozart family portrait

Kadrioru Lossimuusika, Baroque Resonance in the Heart of Tallinn

This winter season, Lossimuusika continues its captivating run of chamber music concerts in one of Tallinn’s most spectacular acoustic spaces, the Baroque main hall of Kadrioru loss / Kadriorg Art Museum. Lossimuusika is a distinguished concert series presenting high-level classical music performed by both Estonian and international artists against the historical backdrop of the palace’s

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