Premiere: percussion concerto “LOOM/ING”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnEstonian National Symphony Orchestra; Kristiina Poska, conductor; Vambola Krigul, percussion
“Proteus Pulse” in Helsinki
Helsinki Music Centre, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki Philharmonic Orchestra; Kristiina Poska, conductor
“Proteus Pulse” in Leipzig
Gewandhaus, Leipzig, GermanyMDR Symphony Orchestra; Kristiina Poska, conductor
“Proteus Pulse” in Milwaukee
Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee, USAMilwaukee Symphony Orchestra; Kristiina Poska, conductor
U.S. premiere: “Proteus Pulse” in St. Louis
Powell Hall, St. Louis, USASt. Louis Symphony Orchestra; Kristiina Poska, conductor
*.ram
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnEstonian National Male Choir; Ensemble of the Estonian Electronic Music Society; Mikk Üleoja, conductor
“Wolf and Peter”
Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn — March 31 at 10:00 and 12:30; April 1 at 10:00 and 12:30Mart Müürisepp, narrator; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; Mikk Murdvee, conductor
Premiere: “Nehalennia dunings”
House of the Blackheads, TallinnEnsemble U:
Premiere: “Põrguwärk/Hellworks”
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, TallinnEstonian National Symphony Orchestra; Arvo Volmer, conductor
“Das ist des Jägers Ehrenschild”
St John’s Church, TartuEstonian National Male Choir; Mikk Üleoja, conductor
“Wolf and Peter”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnMart Müürisepp, narrator; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; Mikk Murdvee, conductor
“Studium”
Viimsi Artium, ViimsiVanemuine Symphony Orchestra; Risto Joost, conductor
World premiere: “Studium”
Vanemuine Concert Hall, TartuVanemuine Symphony Orchestra; Risto Joost, conductor
Premiere: “Citychords I”
Estonian National Museum, Tartudefunensemble: Hanna Kinnunen, flute; Mikko Raasakka, clarinet; Emil Holmström, piano; Markus Hohti, cello; Timo Kurkikangas and Anders Pohjola, electronics; Sami Klemola, artistic director
“House of Veils”
Heino Eller Music College, TartuIris Oja, mezzo-soprano; Vambola Krigul and Lauri Metsvahi, percussion; Tammo Sumera, electronics
Premiere: “House of Veils”
Arvo Pärt Centre, LaulasmaaIris Oja, mezzo-soprano; Vambola Krigul and Lauri Metsvahi, percussion; Tammo Sumera, electronics
Premiere: violin concerto “Cloudworks”
Brittany, FranceOrchestre National de Bretagne; Dalia Kuznecovaite, violin; Erki Pehk, conductor
World premiere: “Synlith”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnEstonian National Symphony Orchestra; Ülo Krigul, synthesizers; Olari Elts, conductor
Premiere: “The Ocean”
Tallinn Harbour open-air stage, TallinnTallinn Sinfonia Orchestra; Voces Musicales; Risto Joost; Sander Mölder
Premiere: violin concerto “Cloudworks”
Kaunas Philharmonic Hall, Kaunas, LithuaniaKaunas Philharmonic Orchestra; Dalia Kuznecovaite, violin; Erki Pehk, conductor
Premiere: “Liquid Turns” for mixed choir and electronics — postponed
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Kaspars Putniņš, conductor; Ülo Krigul and Carlo Laurenzi, electronics
Premiere: violin concerto “Cloudworks” — postponed
Couvent des Jacobins, Rennes, FranceOrchestre National de Bretagne; Dalia Kuznecovaite, violin; Erki Pehk, conductor
Premiere: “The Bow”
Pärnu Concert Hall, Pärnu, EstoniaEstonian Festival Orchestra; Paavo Järvi, conductor
Premiere: “Signes and Signatures”
St John’s Church, Viljandi, EstoniaKristel Aer, organ; Ene Nael, harpsichord
Premiere: “Wolfqueen” for solo clarinet
Estonian Broadcasting Studio I, TallinnTaavi Orro, clarinet
Premiere: “Streeeeeeeeeeeeeetch”
Estonian Broadcasting Studio I, TallinnTallinn New Music Ensemble
Premiere: “Autumn.Landscapes”
Pärnu Concert Hall, Pärnu, EstoniaIris Oja, soprano; Endrik Üksvärav, tenor; Indrek Vau, trumpet; Peep Lassmann, piano
Premiere: “Quilty Pleasures in Open D from Real Fake Book”
St Nicholas’ Church, Tallinn, EstoniaAndrus Kallastu, voice
Premiere: “Aga vaata aina üles”
St Paul’s Church, Tartu; St Nicholas’ Church, TallinnEstonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Kaspars Putniņš, conductor
Premiere: “Worlds… Break the Soundness”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnPetri Kumela, guitar; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; Olari Elts, conductor
Premiere: “And the Sea Arose…”
St John’s Church, Tallinn; St Paul’s Church, TartuEstonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; Kaspars Putniņš, conductor
Premiere: “Sample Library”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnArko Narits, piano
“Symphonic Slices” in Belgrade
Kolarac Concert Hall, Belgrade, SerbiaRTS Symphony Orchestra; Bojan Sudjić, conductor
Premiere: “Tulikeel”
Haven Kakumäe yacht harbour, TallinnEstonian National Symphony Orchestra; Kadri Voorand, vocals; Andres Kaljuste, conductor
Premiere: “Toccatattack”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnAnna-Liisa Bezrodny, violin; Sten Lassmann, piano
“Vesi ise” in Brussels
Flagey Concert Hall, Brussels, BelgiumEstonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Kaspars Putniņš, conductor
Premiere: “Kolm Kõla”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnBrass Academy; Ernesto Chiulia; Aavo Ots, conductor
Premiere: “Laevadele”
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, TallinnWind orchestras of the XII Youth Song Celebration; Hando Põldmäe, conductor
Premiere: “Symphonic Slices”
Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn; Tartu Concert Hall; Pärnu Concert HallVanemuine Symphony Orchestra; Paul Mägi, conductor
Opera premiere: “Swan Bone City”
Kuressaare Castle Opera House, Saaremaa Opera FestivalIiris Vesik, soprano; Helen Lepalaan, mezzo-soprano; Marius Peterson, baritone; Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; Risto Joost, conductor; Marianne Kõrver, stage director
Premiere: “Understandards”
Estonia Concert Hall, TallinnEstonian National Symphony Orchestra; Estonian Voices; Anu Tali, conductor
Premiere: “Layers Playout”
Tallinn, EstoniaTallinn Chamber Orchestra; Risto Joost, conductor
Premiere: “Vesi ise”
Tubin Hall, Tartu; Tallinn Creative Hub, TallinnEstonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Kaspars Putniņš, conductor
Premiere: “Dances with the Winds”
Ravenswood, West Virginia, USAAmerican Wind Symphony Orchestra; Robert Austin Boudreau, musical director
“Chordae” in Denmark
Musikhuset Aarhus, Symphonic Hall, DenmarkAarhus Symphony Orchestra; Kristiina Poska, conductor
“GOIN’” in Brazil
Julio Prestes Cultural Center, São Paulo Concert Hall, BrazilOrquestra Jovem do Estado; Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon; Cláudio Cruz, conductor
“Section Music” in Montreal
Montreal, CanadaQuasar Saxophone Quartet
Premiere: “Tähtedele / To the Stars”
EstoniaVirgo Veldi, saxophone; Ulla Krigul, organ
Premiere: “Section Music”
Estonian Radio Studio 1, TallinnQuasar Saxophone Quartet
Premiere: “GOIN’”
St John’s Church, TartuGlasperlenspiel Sinfonietta; Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon; Andres Mustonen, conductor; Elar Kuiv, concertmaster
“Men at Arms”
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, TallinnJoint orchestra of the XXVI General Song Celebration; Peeter Saan, conductor
Premiere: “Random Airs”
St Elizabeth’s Church, PärnuKai Kallastu, soprano; Talvi Nurgamaa, viola
Premiere: “Flight No. JK025”
Tallinn Seaplane Harbour, Jazzkaar FestivalÜlo Krigul; Kadri Voorand; Siim Aimla; Mart Taniel; Peedu Kass; Reigo Ahven; Kaia Karjatse; Tammo Sumera
Premiere: “Chordae”
Pärnu Concert Hall, Pärnu Music Festival Järvi AcademyPärnu Festival Orchestra; Paavo Järvi, conductor
Tallinn Music Week
House of the Blackheads, TallinnTallinn Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble U:; Iiris Vesik; Risto Joost