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New Release: Prophecy, A Spellbinding Fusion of Baltic Voices and Orchestral Vision

A bold and evocative new orchestral project has arrived: Prophecy, featuring exhilarating performances by Ksenija Sidorova, Paavo Järvi, and the Estonian Festival Orchestra. Released on 6 February 2026, this album unveils a compelling sonic journey where accordion, strings, and orchestral textures illuminate the mystic and the monumental. At once cinematic and introspective, Prophecy blends contemporary […]

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Estonian Composer Arvo Pärt- Still the Most Played Living Composer

Estonian Composer Arvo Pärt: Still the Most Played Living Composer

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The Estonian Composer Arvo Pärt has once again topped global charts as the world’s most performed living composer, reaffirming his unparalleled impact on contemporary classical music. According to statistics from the classical music database Bachtrack, Pärt’s works dominated performance rosters internationally in 2025, a remarkable testament to the global resonance of his deeply spiritual and

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

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

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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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In the Digital Album Era, Cassettes Quietly Return to Estonia

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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

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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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Kadrioru Lossimuusika, Baroque Resonance in the Heart of Tallinn

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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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Kiki Ball and Drag Show Bring Vibrant Culture to Tartu’s Aparaaditehas This January

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Tartu is kicking off the new year with colour, style, and unabashed self-expression as a Kiki Ball and drag performance come to the city’s cultural hub, Aparaaditehas, this January. The event promises an evening of glamour, creativity, and community celebration, inviting audiences of all backgrounds to take part in a dynamic expression of performance art

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Nominees Announced for the 2026 Estonian Music Awards

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The nominees for the 2026 Estonian Music Awards have been revealed, and this year’s roster highlights the strength and diversity of Estonia’s contemporary music scene. Leading the pack is the folk-pop duo SADU, which picked up an impressive five nominations, the most of any artist. Following close behind are nublu & Vaiko Eplik with four

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The 2026 New Year's Concert at the Estonia Concert Hall. (Photo Kalev Lilleorg) Source ERR

If You Missed Estonia’s 2026 New Year’s Concert, You Can Watch It Again Now

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Estonia stepped into 2026 with elegance and emotional depth as Eesti Kontsert’s New Year’s Concert lit up the stage of the Estonia Concert Hall, bringing together some of the country’s most celebrated performers for a festive yet reflective evening of music. Source: err.ee At the heart of the concert stood maestro Neeme Järvi, who took

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