Estonian Music & Art News

Estonian Music Week 2025 Concludes in Toronto The 5th annual Estonian Music Week (EMW) wrapped up in Toronto on May 25, celebrating Estonian musical heritage and its global influence. The festival featured performances by artists such as Curly Strings, Estonian Voices, Tuulikki Bartosik x Sander Mölder, and Mart Avi, bridging traditional and contemporary sounds. EMW also hosted the […]

Estonia Secures Third Place at Eurovision 2025 At the 69th Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, Switzerland, Estonia achieved third place with Tommy Cash‘s performance of “Espresso Macchiato”. The song, known for its satirical take on Italian stereotypes, garnered attention and sparked discussions across Europe. Austria won the contest with JJ’s “Wasted Love”, while Israel with a

Lepo Sumera’s 75th Birthday Concert on May 8 A special concert celebrating the 75th anniversary of composer Lepo Sumera was held on May 8 at the Estonia Concert Hall in Tallinn. Curated by Kadri-Ann and Tammo Sumera, the program featured a range of ensembles performing both well-known and lesser-played works, highlighting Sumera’s significant contributions to Estonian music.  Eesti Muusika Infokeskus

Upcoming: “Beyond Caravaggio” Concert Melds Voice, Piano & Visuals On May 10, the Kadriorg Art Museum will host a special concert titled Beyond Caravaggio, performed by Camilla Lopez (voice) and Matteo Ramon Arevalos (prepared piano). The immersive performance incorporates manipulated images of Strozzi’s paintings projected and altered in real time through physical interaction with the piano’s inner

Upcoming Concert: Lopez & Arevalos – Beyond Caravaggio In conjunction with the Strozzi exhibition, the Kadriorg Art Museum will host a special concert titled Bernardo Strozzi: Beyond Caravaggio on May 10, 2025. The performance features Camilla Lopez (voice) and Matteo Ramon Arevalos (prepared piano and composition), presenting a unique blend of music and visual art. The concert includes video projections

Jazzkaar Festival 2025 Opens with a Sold-Out Show Jazzkaar, Estonia’s biggest jazz festival, opened on April 19 with a packed house at Vaba Lava. The opening night featured Avishai Cohen Trio and a touching tribute to late Estonian saxophonist Raul Sööt. Over 70 concerts are scheduled throughout Tallinn and other cities, spotlighting international stars like Gretchen Parlato and local

Tallinn Music Week Wraps Up with International Praise The 2025 edition of Tallinn Music Week concluded on April 6, drawing praise from international media and audiences. Showcases by Erki Pärnoja, NOËP, Rita Ray, and Ukrainian art-pop artist alyona alyona stood out, while conference highlights included panels on sustainability in touring and AI’s impact on artist discovery. Cultural commentators

Tallinn Music Week 2025 Kicks Off with Record Attendance Tallinn Music Week 2025 (April 3–6) officially launched with a record-breaking number of attendees from over 30 countries. The festival, known for its diverse lineup and industry conference, features NOËP, Erki Pärnoja, Rita Ray, and Mart Avi, alongside international acts. The event’s Music & Impact conference is highlighting topics

Estonian National Opera Unveils 2025–26 Season Program The Estonian National Opera has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a mix of classical masterpieces and contemporary works. Highlights include a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde and the Estonian premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence. Additionally, a world premiere of an opera by Estonian composer Ülo Krigul is set for early