ERSO Concert Series 2026/2027

Series

The 100th season of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) offers exciting musical encounters and new discoveries. A celebratory jubilee spirit infuses every concert series, promising the audience truly special moments in the concert hall.

The orchestra will be led by a lineup of distinguished conductors: early music legend Reinhard Goebel, the vibrant promoter of string music Candida Thompson, Andrew Manze, renowned for his interpretations of both early and Romantic repertoire, and long-time audience favorites Bas Wiegers and Giordano Bellincampi.

Joining ERSO on stage are outstanding soloists: South Korean piano virtuoso Yekwon Sunwoo, Hungarian cellist István Várdai, charming pianist Anna Shelest, and world-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman.

In his jubilee concert, the esteemed pianist and educator Kalle Randalu will perform Mozart. ERSO will also spotlight rising stars, including pianist Havryil Sydoryk and violinist Triinu Piirsalu. In the Bravo! series, ERSO’s own principal players Triin Ruubel, Theodor Sink, Indrek Leivategija, Sarah D'Amico, and Vambola Krigul will shine as soloists.

Concerts by ERSO’s Honorary Artistic Director for Life, Neeme Järvi, will delight audiences across several series. The orchestra’s Artistic Adviser, Paavo Järvi, also returns to Estonia to join the celebrations, conducting Beethoven’s sublime Missa solemnis.

Expect fascinating interpretations of the classics, including Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony in the completed version by Swiss conductor Mario Venzago. The programmes feature beloved masterpieces, such as: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World").

Chief Conductor Olari Elts will present a wide selection of classical and contemporary repertoire while introducing the audience to new venues. This season, ERSO explores seaside concert halls, with the popular Audio Spa series subtitled The Concert Mile.

In addition to weekly symphony concerts, the popular Symphonic Lunches and the ERSO Chamber Musicians series, held in the cozy MUBA hall, will continue.