Concerto Copenhagen & Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the occasion of Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday, Concerto Copenhagen and the Estonian Chamber Choir, conducted by Grammy winner Tõnu Kaljuste, unite to combine works by the jubilarian with his great role model George Frideric Handel.

Since 1991, Concerto Copenhagen (CoCo) has been recognized as a leading orchestra for early music, Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic repertoire. CoCo combines artistic authenticity and innovation through original and uncompromising interpretations that breathe new life into the music and make it relevant once again for a modern audience. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPK) is one of the most renowned Estonian music ensembles in the world. Founded in 1981 by Tõnu Kaljuste, the EPK has been led by artistic director and chief conductor Kaspars Putniņš since the 2014/2015 season. The choir’s repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to 21st-century music.

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Pärt and Händel with Tõnu Kaljuste, musical direction

To celebrate Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday, Concerto Copenhagen and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conducted by Grammy winner Tõnu Kaljuste, unite to combine works by the jubilarian with his great role model George Frideric Handel.

A. Pärt:

Silouan’s Song / Festina Lente für Orchester Trisagion / Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten für Orchester Stabat Mater / Berliner Messe für Chor und Orchester

G. F. Händel:

Concerto grosso Op. 6, Nr. 5 für Orchester Dixit Dominus für Solisten, Chor und Orchester

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Molyvos International Music Festival

The Molyvos International Music Festival is celebrating its 10th birthday! The chamber music festival founded by the two pianists Danae and Kiveli Dörken on the Greek island of Lesbos has managed to establish itself as one of the most beautiful and inspired festivals in Southern Europe, despite all the non-musical challenges of the last ten years. With passion, creative ideas and equally committed allies, the two sisters have succeeded in bringing together top stars such as Lars Vogt, Christian Tetzlaff and Marlis Petersen as well as Europe’s young musical talent for chamber concerts, Musical Moments in the old town and various educational projects in Molyvos. The birthday edition presents artists such as Simon Bode, Antje Weithaus and Noé Inui as well as a world premiere by Lucas Thanos.

09, 10, 11 & 12 August 2024, opening acts
16 – 19 August 2024, Molyvor International Music Festival, Lesbos

PHILIA – ΦΙΛΙΑ – FRIENDSHIP
Danae & Kiveli Dörken, piano & artistic director / Simon Bode, tenor / Sebastian Manz, clarinet / Antje Weithaas, violin / Eugène Ysaÿe, violin and many more.
Works by J. S. Bach, F. Kreisler, N. Pagannini, J. Brahms, E. Chausson, M. Bruch, F. Schubert, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy and many others.

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