Vanemuine Foyer Concerts
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October 26th, 2025 at 15.00 in the Vanemuine Grand Building foyer
The first half of the autumn foyer concert features Johann Sebastian Bach’s profound and meditative Violin Sonata. This will be followed by two brilliant chamber works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: the Oboe Quintet and the Clarinet Quintet, offering both virtuosity and deeply moving beauty. Two geniuses, three masterpieces – an evening of timeless music performed by the musicians of the Vanemuine Orchestra!
Program:
J. S. Bach – Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003
W. A. Mozart – Oboe Quartet in F major, K. 370
W. A. Mozart – Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581
Performers Federico Mechelli Uhl, Teresa Järve, Camillo Cabassi, Leonardo Cubillo Carrillo, Marta Mutso, Cinmaya Ferrara
December 11th 2025 at 19:00 in the Vanemuine Grand Building foyer
In February 2026, Vanemuine will premiere a new original Estonian opera Werewolf (composer Margo Kõlar, director and librettist Ivar Põllu).
Ahead of this landmark premiere, soprano Pirjo Jonas (as Tiina in the production) and chorusmaster Piia Paemurru will take the stage to showcase the richness of Estonian classical opera singing. The audience will hear beautiful works by Estonian composers and receive an introduction to the world of the forthcoming Werewolf.
Ahead of this landmark premiere, soprano Pirjo Jonas (as Tiina in the production) and chorusmaster Piia Paemurru will take the stage to showcase the richness of Estonian classical opera singing. The audience will hear beautiful works by Estonian composers and receive an introduction to the world of the forthcoming Werewolf.
Program:
Veljo Tormis, Eino Tamberg, Mihkel Lüdig, Mart Saar, Villem Kapp, Riho Päts, Margo Kõlar
Veljo Tormis, Eino Tamberg, Mihkel Lüdig, Mart Saar, Villem Kapp, Riho Päts, Margo Kõlar
Performers Pirjo Jonas (sopran) ja Piia Paemurru (klaver)
January 28th 2026 at 19:00 in the Vanemuine Grand Building foyer
Ensemble V Debut Concert “First Steps”
What do people from Estonia, Italy, Costa Rica, South Korea and Germany have in common?
They are vibrant, virtuous, vivid, versatile, verified, victorious, and very vashionable people. And this night you will listen to them.
You need to imagine the history of V like this:
Whilst some at the first meeting of V try to practice their parts, others try to talk to each other, everyone in their own native language, because of the noise level of some instruments, there might even be shouting involved, but also whispering when one of the members of V tries out a beautiful and heartfelt phrase. Once the wild trying out and tuning is done, they start to look through everyone’s favourite quintet pieces to get an impression of each other’s instruments and their compatibility. They try out Italian music, Estonian music, Czech music, Hungarian music, French music, and Danish music. In the end, they finally agree on a short little Austrian piece of music, which they even manage to play in full length, because they finally found their common musical language and order.
That’s how you will have to imagine it.
Because it actually was totally different, V?
Program:
Luciano Berio, György Ligeti, Steve Reich, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Carl Nielsen, Anton Reicha, Joseph Haydn
On stage — Ensemble V:
Cinmaya Ferrara (clarinet), Stefan Kerstan (bassoon), Kristin Müürsepp (flute), JaeWook Sung (horn), Leonardo Cubillo (oboe), Gustavo Pedro (dancer)
May 5, 2026 at 19 in the Vanemuine Grand Building foyer
Who Created This Song?
The concert program unfolds like a springtime journey through Europe’s greening mountains and valleys. Musically, it draws inspiration from folk songs and traditions, ranging from fiery Gypsy tunes to dreamlike melodies from the British Isles. Along the way, we encounter classical German folk songs, the passionate colors of Italy, and Hungarian heritage. Yet at the heart of this musical voyage lie Mart Saar’s folk song arrangements, which have been heard all too rarely on our concert stages in recent years.
Program includes: Dvořák, Brahms, Mahler, Wolf, Ravel, Fauré, Saar, Bartók, Britten and others.
Performers Ursula Roomere (soprano), Stefano Chiurchiù (piano)
