Rock Summer: Estonia’s rebel festival
Three years before the collapse of the Soviet Union, an extraordinary rock festival took place in Tallinn, Estonia. Known as Rock Summer, or Glasnost Rock […]
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Review: Paavo Järvi and Philharmonia Orchestra at London’s Royal Festival Hall
Last week, Paavo Järvi conducted at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Järvi brought London a wonderful night of music, which included works by a living composer, a composer
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A Canadian in the Tartu University Academic Women’s Choir
A Canadian-Estonian Krista Kais-Prial writes about her experience in the University of Tartu’s Academic Women’s Choir in Estonia. The first time I saw the Tartu
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Artist in focus: in conversation with singer-songwriter Hedvig Hanson (video)
Hedvig Hanson (38) is an Estonian jazz singer. All her songs prominently feature expressions of emotion and closeness to nature. Hedvig got her first musical impressions
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Sydney Opera House interviews Arvo Pärt in Tallinn (video interview)
Sydney Opera House recently devoted a special event in honour of one of the most revered composers of our time, known for his minimalist style
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Adam Garrie: Is Eurovision a national obsession?
For anyone who has had even the most rudimentary training in the musical arts or who enjoys high-quality music, the Eurovision Song Contest is something
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Estonian folk costume stripes on Australian Aboriginal art
What do the world’s oldest continually living cultures, i.e. those of the Australian indigenous people and Estonians, have in common? At first glance not much, but at a closer look
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International jazz festival Jazzkaar returns to Tallinn (video)
International jazz festival Jazzkaar returned to Tallinn over the weekend and continues until 28th April at the specially built unique Marina Pavilion by the sea
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Club Radio Free Europe – bringing music from Estonia (and beyond) to London (video)
Chris Glew talks to British music journalist Andrew Childs about his latest venture – featuring Estonian bands Kreatiivmootor and Elephants from Neptune. Foyles Jazz Cafe
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The Ascension – Room 63’s best kept secret
A host of Christ’s followers gather on a hilltop to witness his ascension into heaven. As the group watches from below, Christ’s feet disappear into
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