When Tallinn first “rocked” the world
Estonia was once producing revolutionary rock from within the Soviet system. The progressive rock scene even influenced the country’s re-independence movement.* When one talks about …
Neeme Järvi and modern orchestral traditions
When one looks back on the career of the still highly active Estonian conductor Neeme Järvi, one can see the model for the 21st century international …
Intimately Estonian: Maarja Nuut captures London’s musical imagination
Review: Estonian fiddler and singer Maarja Nuut wows London with her mix of contemporary sounds and Estonian traditions. Musical minimalism has become something of a catch-all …
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Mirjam Siim’s London debut: an international Estonian artist on the rise
Estonian contemporary artist Mirjam Siim’s solo exhibition, River of Life, opens in London on 18 July. It is her debut exhibition in Britain and follows …
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Adam Garrie: Brexit – before and beyond
As Britain decides its future relationship with the European Union, it is important to understand the implications for other European countries and people as well …
Adam Garrie: Nordic by Nordic East: Estonia’s regional identity
In terms of both historical accuracy and political strategy, more and more Estonians are turning to the concept of a Nordic political identity. Shaking the …
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Maestro Paavo Järvi talks Paris, Estonia, Russia and music with Estonian World
On the eve of conducting the opening concerts of the new Philharmonie de Paris, Maestro Paavo Järvi found time to speak to Estonian World about …
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Estonian company looks to change digital learning across the globe
KidED is a new learning app developed in Estonia that looks to be a game changer both literally and metaphorically. The first app that is …
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Tõnu Õnnepalu’s book “Radio” goes live in English
Estonian writer Tõnu Õnnepalu’s Raadio was original published in Estonia in 2002, but this year Dalkey Archive Press has released Adam Cullen’s English translation of …
Concert review: Across genres and nations – the Estonian TV girls’ choir perform with the British soul and jazz vocalist Ola Onabule in London
As part of the London Southbank Centre choral festival, on 6 April the Estonian TV girls’ choir; a leading Estonian saxophonist, Villu Veski; and the …
