Association of Estonian Professional Musicians presents
Many Shades of Emotions
Fri Aug 14, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Concert "Many Shades of Emotions"
Expressive music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period, featuring spontaneous improvisations created in the moment.
Ivo Posti (countertenor)
Kristi Mühling (Estonian kannel)
Ene Nael (harpsichord)
Villu Vihermäe (viola da gamba)
Kristi Mühling (Estonian kannel)
Ene Nael (harpsichord)
Villu Vihermäe (viola da gamba)
The beautiful and historic hall of Kadriorg Palace provides an inspiring setting for early music and period instruments.
The programme features songs and instrumental works exploring love and longing among other emotions. The performance draws upon music from England, France and throughout Europe. Notably, the concert includes spontaneous improvisations on the Estonian chromatic kannel and harpsichord.
Programme
Anonymous — Tempus Adest Floridum
Anonymous — Saltarello La Regina
Thomas Morley (1557–1602) — O Mistress Mine
Henry Purcell (1659–1695) — Now, O Now
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) — Allemande from the Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996, arranged for kannel
Henry Purcell — Fairest Isle from the opera King Arthur
Henry Purcell — Cold Song from the opera King Arthur
François Couperin (1668–1733) — Les Barricades Mystérieuses, arranged for harpsichord and kannel
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) — Brave Jonathan from the oratorio Saul
Tobias Hume (1579–1645) — Pavane from the collection Musical Humours for viola da gamba
John Dowland (1563–1626) — Come Again
Supported by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and the City of Tallinn.