Vanemuine Foyer Concert

November 24th, 2024 at 16.00 in the Vanemuine Grand Building foyer
The first part of the Vanemuine foyer concert on November 24 is titled “In the Time of Roses”. Through the works of Edvard Grieg, Richard Strauss, Emīls Dārziņš, and Alfred Karindi, women unfold as different types of flowers. The music evokes thoughts of roses in a girl’s hair, at the feet of a lover, and even on a grave.
The second part of the concert, titled “Tuba in Free Love: A Journey Through Emotional Soundscapes”, will feature the works of Niccolò Paganini, Astor Piazolla, John D. Stevens, Freddie Mercury, Steven Verhelst, and Robert Schumann. With its deep and powerful resonance, the tuba is an exceptionally versatile instrument. This concert will showcase the tuba’s expressive possibilities, from classical virtuosity to contemporary emotion, placing the tuba in an artistic dialogue about love, freedom, and passion.
Program:
Part I, “In the Time of Roses”
Edvard Grieg, Six Songs, op. 48
Richard Strauss, “Mädchenblumen”, op. 22
Works for voice and piano by Richard Strauss, Emīls Dārziņš, and Alfred Karindi
Performers Diana Silova (alto), Aija Kuzmane (piano)
Part II, “Tuba in Free Love: A Journey Through Emotional Soundscapes”
Niccolò Paganini, Caprice no. 24
Astor Piazzolla, “Café 1930”
John D. Stevens, “Triangles”
Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, “Exercises in Free Love”
Steven Verhelst, “The Devil’s Waltz”
Robert Schumann, Adagio and Allegro, op. 70
Performers Diana Silova (alto), Andoni Moñux Ugalde (tuba), Jaewook Sung (French horn), Hendrik Jaak Sepp (trombone), Kenny Salazar (piano)


January 26th, 2025 at 16.00 in the Vanemuine Grand Building foyer
The first part of the Vanemuine foyer concert on January 26 will feature Ernö Dohnányi’s Serenade for String Trio. This serenade is a progressive piece. Dohnányi’s complex way of developing themes is reminiscent of Brahms, while his music always bears a kinship with the works of Mozart and Schubert. However, the shifting chromatic tonality of the serenade is distinctly from the 20th century.
In the second part of the concert, Franz Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” will be performed. A masterpiece of chamber music for contrabass, it is filled with lively characters and singing melodies. The piece gets its name from Schubert’s charming song “Die Forelle”, whose melody forms the basis of the variations in the quintet’s fourth movement. Schubert’s signature beautiful melodies offer new ideas and moods in abundance.
Program:
Part I
Ernö Dohnányi, Serenade for String Trio, C-major, op. 10
Performers Kristel Eeroja-Põldoja (violin), Kadri Rehema (viola), Lauri Sõõro (cello)
Part II
Franz Schubert, Piano Quintet, A-major, op. 114, „Trout Quintet“
Performers Piia Paemurru (piano), Kristel Eeroja-Põldoja (violin), Kadri Rehema (viola), Lauri Sõõro (cello), Hanna-Ingrid Tominga (contrabass)