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 – New work for two choirs
Riho Esko Maimets – New work
Hugi Guðmundsson – New work
Frank Martin (1890–1974) – Mass 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.
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: 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 Estonian Centre for Contemporary Music | „Estonian Music Abroad“
▩ 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
▩ 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 jt
▩ 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 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* jt.
▩ 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* jt.
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program.
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