The Towers of Tallinn 2013 - Swedish St Michael's Church - Opening concert

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29.08.13 20:00 Swedish St. Mikael church, Tallinn. Series Festival TOWERS OF TALLINN 2013

 

 

FESTIVAL "TOWERS OF TALLINN"

29-31 August 2013, Tallinn

Towers of Tallinn and brilliant musicians!

Thu, 29 August 2013

 

8 pm Swedish St Michael's Church (Rüütli 9)

OPENING CONCERT

PERFORMERS:

Hanna-Liina Võsa (vocals),

Lembit Saarsalu (saxophones),

Jaak Lutsoja (accordion),

Merle Kollom (organ)

 

PROGRAMME: Reworked classics and new fabulous arrangements of Estonian beloved songs

 

Festival "Towers of Tallinn" brings together the history of Tallinn and contemporary oeuvre, introducing the city's famous silhouette inside out through different eras of music. Medieval towers of the city wall, churches, modern skyscrapers - in accordance to the era of the tower, the whole Tallinn all the way to the sea will be filled with music, from the Middle Ages and Baroque to folksy melodies, jazz and contemporary music. This means exciting events through three days, concerts with style end elegance, beautiful music, musical walks, summer sunsets and fascinating views on both the City of Tallinn and far across the sea - joy from attending for everyone!

In August 2013, festival "Towers of Tallinn", which discovers the city through music, will have the third edition. Two years ago, the festival "Towers of Tallinn" was chosen as one of the highlights of August in the program of the Tallinn 2011 - European Capital of Culture and was really successful among the audience.

 

Thu, 29 August 2013

 

8 pm               Swedish St Michael's Church (Rüütli 9)

OPENING CONCERT

PERFORMERS: Hanna-Liina Võsa (vocals), Lembit Saarsalu (saxophones), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Merle Kollom (organ)

PROGRAMME: Reworked classics and new fabulous arrangements of Estonian beloved songs

TICKETS: 12/10* € on presale at Piletilevi and 15/12* € at the concert venue, if possible

 

Fri, 30 August 2013

 

3:30 pm         Köismäe Tower (Laboratooriumi 27)

PERFORMERS: Kristo Käo (guitar, lute), Riho Ridbeck (percussions), Maria Rääk (choreography, dance, castagnets)

PROGRAMME: The Dance Album (European and American dances from renaissance to 20th century and flamenco)

TICKETS: 10/8* € (Tickets available at the Piletilevi and at the concert venue, if possible)

 

5:30 pm         Tallinn Town Hall, the Citizens' Hall (Raekoja plats 1)

PERFORMERS: Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Eva-Maria Sumera (violin)

PROGRAMME: Beautiful chamber music and daughters' bow to their fathers' oeuvre (Sumera, Scarlatti, Beethoven, etc.)

TICKETS: 10/8* € (Tickets available at the Piletilevi and at the concert venue, if possible)

 

7:30 pm         Governor's Garden, the bottom of Tall Hermann (Lossi plats 1)

PERFORMER: Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir, conducted by Hirvo Surva

PROGRAMME: Beloved patriotic songs for 95th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia

FREE ADMISSION

 

Sat, 31 August 2013

 

5 pm               The Rooftop Cinema (Viru väljak 4/6, rooftop of Viru Keskus, 4th floor)

PERFORMERS: Brian Melvin's Trio de Janeiro feat Denise Fontoura

 PROGRAMME: Classical bossa nova, enjoyable summer rhythms from Brazil

TICKETS: 5 € (Tickets available at the Piletilevi and at the concert venue, if possible)

Attention! The Rooftop Café will open at 4 pm!

 

8 pm               Snelli Pond (Toompuiestee)

The closing of festival TOWERS OF TALLINN and concert series of Toompargi

PERFORMER: Vocal ensemble Noorkuu

In collaboration with the City Centre Administration

FREE ADMISSION

Attention! Take a blanket or something else to sit on, so you could enjoy the concert comfortably!

 

10 pm             Kultuurikatla Aed (Kalasadama 6)

Night of Ancient Fires

PERFORMER: NUKU Choir, conducted by Reeda Toots

In co-operation with the Kultuurikatel

FREE ADMISSION

 

Tickets: 12 € / 10 €* in Piletilevi and Statoil and 15 € / 12 €*  before the concert at the concert venue, if possible

*Discount price for tickets: retired people, pupils, students, teachers, disabled people with escort, members of Association of Estonian Professional Musicians

NB! For all owners of American Express credit card, -10% discount of full ticket price at Piletilevi

 

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Tallinna tornid 2013 - videoklipp
Hanna- Liina Võsa
Jaak Lutsoja. Foto: Sven Meresmaa
Lembit Saarsalu
Merle Kollom. Foto: Kalev Ints
Rootsi-Mihkli kirik. Foto: http://www.f-rudolph.info/
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