Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & Cantoque Ensemble (Iceland) / EMP 2026 • Estonian Music Days 2026 „STORIES“ / EMP 2026

Thursday, April 16 at 18:00

St. John’s Church, Tallinn 

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & Cantoque Ensemble (Iceland) 

Conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste 

Helena Tulve – Song for All Beings for two choirs (2026, based on the teachings of Joanna Macy and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, premiere)

Riho Esko Maimets – Sest tahan appi hüüda / For I wish to Cry for Help (2026, premiere)

Hugi Guðmundsson – Three Marian Antiphons for two choirs (2026, premiere)

Frank Martin (1890–1974) – Messe for double choir (1922)

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is one of Estonia's most internationally renowned ensembles, a two-time Grammy winner and recipient of the prestigious Gramophone Award. The Cantoque Ensemble, founded in 2017 in Reykjavík, is a chamber choir of experienced musicians known for their versatile repertoire ranging from Baroque to new Icelandic choral music.

The Cantoque Ensemble is a chamber choir founded in 2017 in Reykjavík, Iceland. The ensemble’s members are experienced musicians, many of whom possess extensive experience on international orchestral and opera stages.

Cantoque is renowned for its versatile repertoire, focusing on both Baroque music and the performance of new Icelandic choral works. The choir's debut concerts were recognized at the Icelandic Music Awards with a nomination for Music Event of the Year.

The concert is held in collaboration with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir.

FESTIVALI KAVA: Eesti Muusika Päevad 2026 „LOOD“

▩ 11.04 St. John’s Church, Tallinn: Ellerhein Girls’ Choir | M. Valkonen*, K. Matson*, V. Tormis, A. Pärt, U. Sisask

▩ 11.04 Club Hall: „The Birth of Light“ | Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, E. Kont, V. Krigul, J. Mikk | M. Rostovtseva*, A. I. Susi*, L. Jürgens*

▩ 11.04 Estonia Concert Hall Café | Panel Discussion: What is the Breeding Ground for New Music Theatre? (free admission, max 30 participants, see the 0-ticket from pre-sale)

▩ 11.04 Estonia Concert Hall: Estonian National Male Choir & Ensemble of the Estonian Electronic Music Society | A. Kruusmaa*, J. Tarm*, G. J. Salumäe* jt

▩ 12.04 MUBA: String Quartet M4GNET | A.-M. Noorhani*, T. Kozlova-Johannes*, G. Kulla*, M. M. Gildemann*

▩ 12.04 House of Blackheads (Olaf’d Guild Hall) | „Estonian Music Abroad“ 

▩ 12.04 Estonian Centre for Contemporary Music | Panel Discussion – Freedom, Boundaries, and Sounds: The Paths of Estonian Contemporary Music in the World (free admission, max 30 participants, see the 0-ticket from pre-sale)

▩ 13.04 Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Concert Hall, Main Hall: EMTA sinfonietta | Student New Works

▩ 14.04 Estonian National Opera Chamber Hall: Ludensemble | M. Liik*, E. Masing*, L. Jõeleht*, M. M. Gildemann, J. Reinvere

▩ 14.04 Estonian Centre for Contemporary Music | Residentuu:r 2026: Transmission. Communication. Media 3 (free admission, max 30 participants, see the 0-ticket from pre-sale)

▩ 15.04 Estonian National Opera Chamber Hall: Broken Frames Syndicate (Germany) „HELLO DARKNESS“ | A. Thorvaldsdottir, P. Schäfer, S. Hennies, M. Maltis, T. Kozlova-Johannes*, M. Gordon

▩ 16.04 St. John’s Chuch, Tallinn: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & Cantoque Ensemble (Iceland) | H. Tulve*, R. E. Maimets*, H. Guðmundsson*, F. Martin

▩ 17.04 Estonia Concert Hall: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, H. C. Aavik, H.-R. Leivategija, S. d’Amico | L. Hirsch*, R. E. Maimets, E.-S. Tüür, L. Sumera

▩ 18.04 Musical Tartu City Tour with Alo Põldmäe (free admission, 30 bus vacancies, see the 0-ticket from pre-sale)

▩ 18.04 Heino Eller Tartu Music College, Tubin Hall: „Young Composer“ Competition Final Concert, free admission

▩ 18.04 University of Tartu Museum: Quiet Music Ensemble (Ireland) | L. Hõbepappel*, M.-M. Lill*, K. Power, A. Murray

▩ 18.04 Tartu Literature House: Stories in Word and Music | A. R. Varres, R. Jürjendal, K. Ehin, U. Vadi, V. Mikita

▩ 19.04 Tallinn City Tour with Jan Kaus

▩ 19.04 Heino Eller Tartu Music College, Tubin Hall: String Quartet M4GNET | A.-M. Noorhani*, T. Kozlova-Johannes*, G. Kulla*, M. M. Gildemann*

▩ 19.04 Arvo Pärt Centre: Quiet Music Ensemble (Ireland) | L. Hõbepappel*, M.-M. Lill*, K. Power, A. Murray

Korraldajal on õigus teha kavas muudatusi.

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