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
