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According to statistics recently published by Operabase, Estonia holds the second place in the world in a ranking of total opera performances per million residents. The statistics took into account the performances during the 2013/2014 season. Austria holds the first spot, followed by Estonia, Switzerland and Germany. Estonian National Opera had 20 operas in its […]

Peedu Kass is an active Estonian instrumentalist and winner of prestigious awards such as the Elion Young Jazz Talent Prize in 2010 and the Sony Jazz Stage Competition in 2006. He is not only an accomplished musician but also the chairman of the Estonian Jazz Union since June 2014. His work and experience give him

Rüüt is an Estonian folk band, consisting of Juhan Uppin (diatonic accordion), Maarja Soomre (vocals, melodica), Maili Metssalu (vocals, fiddle) and Toomas Oks (diatonic accordion). Rüüt’s music is a good listening for folk lovers, those interested in technical intricacies and also to wonderers of mellow musical landscapes. They have made characteristic arrangements to quite a

Music editor and producer Michael Pärt has paved the road to the top of the game. Henrik Ehte interviews him on past, present and future works (including “The Hobbit” with Howard Shore, “Vulnicura” with Björk and upcoming “Tulip Fever”). He is also one of the founders of the Arvo Pärt Centre. What is it in