The esteemed Estonian ensemble Trio ’95, accompanied by the rising soprano Annabel Soode, will bring Dmitri Shostakovich’s most intimate chamber pieces to the Arvo Pärt Centre. The 17:00‑18:30 program offers a sweeping survey of the composer’s output, spanning the youthful vigor of his early trios to the lyrical depth of his later vocal cycles.
A Program of Emotional Breadth
- Seven Romances on Poems by Alexander Blok, Op. 127 (1967) – a deeply expressive set that explores the melancholic poetry of Blok through Shostakovich’s nuanced harmonic language.
- Satires (Pictures of the Past), Op. 109 (1960) – a sharply satirical vocal cycle that challenges listeners with its biting wit and dramatic intensity.
- Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 (1923) – one of the composer’s earliest trios, a testament to his youthful mastery of form.
- Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 (1944) – a mature work that marries lyrical lyricism with the complex textures that characterize Shostakovich’s middle period.
The vocal works are rendered by Annabel Soode, one of the most acclaimed sopranos of her generation, whose repertoire ranges from Lied to contemporary interdisciplinary projects.
Trio ’95: A Legacy of Excellence
Founded in 2003 when its members, pianist Rasmus Andreas Raide, violinist Robert Traksmann, and cellist Marcel Johannes Kits, were classmates at Tallinn Music High School, Trio ’95 has since become a benchmark for chamber music in Estonia. Their education, both locally under Laine Leichter and internationally in Berlin and Karlsruhe, has shaped a versatile repertoire that spans the Classical and Romantic masters to contemporary works by Jaan Rääts, Arvo Pärt, Erkki‑Sven Tüür, and Tõnu Kõrvits.
The trio’s commitment to expanding the piano‑trio repertoire has led to commissions for new works by Liisa Hõbepappel, Ülo Krigul, Rein Rannap, and Kristjan Randalu, showcased at the 2022 Estonian Music Days and the “Glasperlenspiel” Festival. In 2020, the ensemble received the Estonian Cultural Endowment’s Music Endowment for its international competition successes and extensive concert activity.
Annabel Soode: A Voice on the Rise
Soode is currently a student at the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin and will join the Dutch National Opera Studio in the 2026/27 season. Her accolades include the 2025 PLMF Estonian Young Singer Award and the Jane Carty Memorial Prize at the Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition. Her performances across Europe, opera, concert, and music theatre, have earned her recognition as a versatile artist with a particular affinity for Lied and contemporary repertoire.
Ticketing and Logistics
- Tickets are availale on FIenta
- General Admission: €35 (students €25)
- Supporter Package: €75 – includes a guided tour of the Arvo Pärt Centre before the concert, with the guide meeting at 16:00 near the information desk.
Transfers from Tallinn to Laulasmaa:
A PremiumTaxi service departs from the car park next to Solaris (Teatri väljak 1) at 15:45, arrives at the Arvo Pärt Centre by 16:00, and returns 15 minutes after the concert. The round‑trip fare is €20 per person. Alternate pickup points can be arranged upon request (info@arvopart.ee).
Tickets are non‑refundable and non‑exchangeable. Reserve early to secure your seat for this definitive Shostakovich evening.
For further details, please visit the Arvo Pärt Centre’s official website or contact their box office directly.
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