concert review

Rahvusooper Estonia’s Võluflööt: A Magical Journey with Some Dim Corners

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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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Iranian Music Evening at Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia

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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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Orpheus in the Underworld / Orpheus põrgus – Rahvusooper Estonia

Concerts and Events /

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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Lohengrin – Wagner’s Romantic Myth Reimagined in Tallinn, Performed by the Estonian National Opera, conducted by Arvo Volmer

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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

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