Concert Performance: Birth of Light / Tallinn Chamber Orchestra / EMP 2026 • Estonian Music Days 2026 „STORIES“ / EMP 2026

April 11 at 15:00

Club Hall

Concert Performance: "Birth of Light" 

Tallinn Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Erle Kont 

Soloists: Vambola Krigul (percussion), Joonas Mikk (vocals) 

Richard Estrer (Estonian Drama Theatre)

Lighting Artist: Sebastian Talmar
Costume Artist: Lisette Sivard

Director: Astra Irene Susi 

Programme:

Maria Rostovtseva (b. 1988) – Golden egg (2026, premiere)

Astra Irene Susi (b. 1998) – Emergence of Light (2026, premiere, text Ene Mihkelson, Hermann Hesse, Hando Runnel, Rein Raud, Jaan Malin)

Liis Jürgens (b. 1983) – Whisperer. Sun Temple (2026, premiere) for timpani and string orchestra

The concert-performance "Birth of Light" (Valguse sünd) presents new works by three Estonian composers, featuring world premieres by Maria Rostovtseva, Astra Irene Susi, and Liis Jürgens.
The music is performed by the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erle Kont-Vilson. Soloists are Vambola Krigul (percussion) and Joonas Mikk (vocals), accompanied by actor Richard Ester (Estonian Drama Theatre). The artistic vision is brought to life by director Astra Irene Susi.

"Birth of Light" is not born from a desire for quick harmony, but from the belief that true artistic truth lies in the friction between elements.

The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra is a premier ensemble operating under the Tallinn Philharmonic. Over nearly three decades, the orchestra has evolved into one of Estonia's representative collectives, frequently performing on concert stages across Europe and the rest of the world.

The concert is held in collaboration with Tallinn Music Week.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

▩ 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

The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program.

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