Bach & Khayyam: A Musical Dialogue
Cross-cultural collaborations have become increasingly common in the world of early and contemporary music, yet very few achieve the level […]
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Concert and Event Reviews
Explore in-depth concert and event reviews from Estonia and around the world. Our writers cover classical concerts, contemporary performances, festivals, opera, ballet, and live music events with thoughtful analysis, artistic insight, and cultural context. Whether you’re looking for concert reviews, live music criticism, or recommendations for outstanding performances, this collection celebrates memorable musical experiences and the artists who bring them to life.
Ballet at the Bar by Triinu Upkin – A Review
A ballerina walks into a bar… It sounds like the setup to a joke, but at Tallinn’s intimate Heldeke venue,
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ERSO Performs Shostakovich: Should Russian Composers Be Banned?
Should Russian composers be banned from our concert halls? It’s a question that has resurfaced repeatedly across Europe since the
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Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2026: When Visibility Replaces Value
The winners of Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2026 have been announced at a gala ceremony in Tallinn, once again positioning the event
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Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Eight Cellos and an Unexpected Edge
Last night I attended another concert at the Estonia Concert Hall (Kontserdisaal): Eight Cellos and Vox Clamantis, featuring works by
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Hour of Sound, Tallinn’s Quietly Powerful Night
Last night I went to Heldeke to experience the Hourof Sound, one of those Tallinn events that quietly prove why
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Üle Heli Festival – When You Don’t Know What’s Going On Anymore
We are used to listening to music which serves our expectations. You know exactly what you will get by going
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Rahvusooper Estonia’s Võluflööt: A Magical Journey with Some Dim Corners
I recently attended Rahvusooper Estonia’s Võluflööt (The Magic Flute) by W.A. Mozart, and it was, as always, a musical and theatrical
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Orpheus in the Underworld / Orpheus põrgus – Rahvusooper Estonia
A Joyride Through the Underworld Orpheus in the Underworld—despite its name—is not a solemn myth retelling, but a riotous romp
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Lohengrin – Wagner’s Romantic Myth Reimagined in Tallinn
Last week, I finally attended a performance I’ve been waiting for a long time—Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, staged by the Estonian
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