Tickets on sale 10am Tuesday 08 April Join the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra for this special performance as we celebrate Arvo Pärt’s 90th Birthday with some of his most crucial works. Arvo Pärt's music carries a message that is both current and timeless, his works are not related to transient trends, but touch something universal and lasting. “There is a great power in their simplicity that allows his works to stand the test of time, remaining both timeless and very modern.” Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra Soloists Maria Listra, Harry Traksmann Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste Programme I Pärt - Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten (5´) Pärt - L’abbé Agathon (14´) Pärt - Adam’s Lament (24´) II Ester Mägi - Vesper (6') (strings) Pärt - Fratres (10’) Pärt - Te Deum (30’) About the performers: The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is one of the best-known Estonian music ensembles in the world. The choir was founded in 1981 by Tõnu Kaljuste, who was its artistic director and chief conductor for twenty years. In the years 2001–2007, the English musician Paul Hillier took over. Daniel Reuss collaborated with the choir as its chief conductor in 2008–2013 and Kaspars Putniņš in 2014–2021. Since the season 2021/2022 the artistic director and chief conductor is Tõnu Kaljuste. The repertoire of the choir extends from Gregorian chant and baroque to the music of the 21st century, with a special focus on the work of Estonian composers, such as Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Tõnu Kõrvits and introducing their output to the world. Each season the choir gives about 60–70 concerts both in Estonia and abroad. In 2020, BBC Music Magazine Classical Music named the EPCC among the top ten choirs in the world, and in 2024, the it was ranked among the top ten choirs by the classical music radio station Classic FM based in the UK. Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (TCO) was founded in 1993 by conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. During the past three decades it has become one of Estonia’s signature orchestras and a welcome guest performer on numerous stages in Europe and all over the world. TCO has gained recognition for its artistically integral programmes, style-sensitive play and mastery of interpretation. The diverse repertoire of the orchestra includes music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic era; an important part is also held by the musical works of the composers of 20th and 21st century, including less known pieces and premieres. TCO’s musicians are highly rated string players, who also regularly perform as soloists and chamber musicians. Tallinn Chamber Orchestra has a long-standing cooperation with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir – joint performances and recordings have gained international fame and recognition for both parties.