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NF 2017


02.08.2017   Tallinn, Noblessner foundry, 7pm

Nargenfestival and Von Krahl Theatre present: musical incantation NATIVITY WORDS

Director: Peeter Jalakas
Musical Director: Tõnu Kaljuste
Music author: Veljo Tormis
Arrangements: Tõnu Kõrvits
Textile artist: Kärt Ojavee
Sculptor: Edith Karlson
Video artists: Emer Värk ja Mikk-Mait Kivi
Technical solutions: Enar Tarmo
Production: Von Krahl Theatre and Nargenfestival in cooperation with Estonian Concert and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the stage: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Reigo Ahven and Viljandi Drumlab, rune singer Ilona Korhonen (Finland) ja Von Krahl Theatre actors.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and director Peeter Jalakas continue the cycle of grand pieces based on the music of Veljo Tormis with the joint musical production of 'Nativity Words' by Von Krahl Theatre, Nargen Opera and Nargenfestival.

'Nativity Words' has been created as the beginning of the mythical time cycle which at the same time marks its closing with the memorable for the audience and Estonian culture history 'Estonian ballads'(2004), 'Estonian women's songs'(2006) and 'Estonian men's songs'(2008) as the background.

Nativity Words blends archaic mind patterns with technologically digital treatment of the world, synthesizes mythology and futurism and reconciles sacral perception with the spirit of idealizing  the contemporary world's novelty.

The production retains the rustic content but dresses Veljo Tormis up in digital creased trousers and has him to sit in the yet uninvented vessel.

The performance rows through such works of Veljo Tormis as 'Creation of the World' from Izhorian epic, cantata 'Nativity Words', 'Kalevala's 17th rune song', 'Said Lembitu', Etude with Juhan Viiding. 'They sing on the ship'

Tickets are on sale in Von Krahl ticket selling system www.vonkrahl.ee/piletid and Von Krahl Cafe



03.08.2017   Tallinn, Noblessner foundry, 7pm

Nargenfestival and Von Krahl Theatre present: musical incantation NATIVITY WORDS

Director: Peeter Jalakas
Musical Director: Tõnu Kaljuste
Music author: Veljo Tormis
Arrangements: Tõnu Kõrvits
Textile artist: Kärt Ojavee
Sculptor: Edith Karlson
Video artists: Emer Värk ja Mikk-Mait Kivi
Technical solutions: Enar Tarmo
Production: Von Krahl Theatre and Nargenfestival in cooperation with Estonian Concert and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the stage: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Reigo Ahven and Viljandi Drumlab, rune singer Ilona Korhonen (Finland) ja Von Krahl Theatre actors.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and director Peeter Jalakas continue the cycle of grand pieces based on the music of Veljo Tormis with the joint musical production of 'Nativity Words' by Von Krahl Theatre, Nargen Opera and Nargenfestival.

'Nativity Words' has been created as the beginning of the mythical time cycle which at the same time marks its closing with the memorable for the audience and Estonian culture history 'Estonian ballads'(2004), 'Estonian women's songs'(2006) and 'Estonian men's songs'(2008) as the background.

Nativity Words blends archaic mind patterns with technologically digital treatment of the world, synthesizes mythology and futurism and reconciles sacral perception with the spirit of idealizing  the contemporary world's novelty.

The production retains the rustic content but dresses Veljo Tormis up in digital creased trousers and has him to sit in the yet uninvented vessel.

The performance rows through such works of Veljo Tormis as 'Creation of the World' from Izhorian epic, cantata 'Nativity Words', 'Kalevala's 17th rune song', 'Said Lembitu', Etude with Juhan Viiding. 'They sing on the ship'

Tickets are on sale in Von Krahl ticket selling system www.vonkrahl.ee/piletid and Von Krahl Cafe



04.08.2017   Tallinn, Noblessner foundry, 7pm

Nargenfestival and Von Krahl Theatre present: musical incantation NATIVITY WORDS

Director: Peeter Jalakas
Musical Director: Tõnu Kaljuste
Music author: Veljo Tormis
Arrangements: Tõnu Kõrvits
Textile artist: Kärt Ojavee
Sculptor: Edith Karlson
Video artists: Emer Värk ja Mikk-Mait Kivi
Technical solutions: Enar Tarmo
Production: Von Krahl Theatre and Nargenfestival in cooperation with Estonian Concert and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the stage: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Reigo Ahven and Viljandi Drumlab, rune singer Ilona Korhonen (Finland) ja Von Krahl Theatre actors.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and director Peeter Jalakas continue the cycle of grand pieces based on the music of Veljo Tormis with the joint musical production of 'Nativity Words' by Von Krahl Theatre, Nargen Opera and Nargenfestival.

'Nativity Words' has been created as the beginning of the mythical time cycle which at the same time marks its closing with the memorable for the audience and Estonian culture history 'Estonian ballads'(2004), 'Estonian women's songs'(2006) and 'Estonian men's songs'(2008) as the background.

Nativity Words blends archaic mind patterns with technologically digital treatment of the world, synthesizes mythology and futurism and reconciles sacral perception with the spirit of idealizing  the contemporary world's novelty.

The production retains the rustic content but dresses Veljo Tormis up in digital creased trousers and has him to sit in the yet uninvented vessel.

The performance rows through such works of Veljo Tormis as 'Creation of the World' from Izhorian epic, cantata 'Nativity Words', 'Kalevala's 17th rune song', 'Said Lembitu', Etude with Juhan Viiding. 'They sing on the ship'

Tickets are on sale in Von Krahl ticket selling system www.vonkrahl.ee/piletid and Von Krahl Cafe



05.08.2017   Tallinn, Noblessner foundry, 7pm

Nargenfestival and Von Krahl Theatre present: musical incantation NATIVITY WORDS

Director: Peeter Jalakas
Musical Director: Tõnu Kaljuste
Music author: Veljo Tormis
Arrangements: Tõnu Kõrvits
Textile artist: Kärt Ojavee
Sculptor: Edith Karlson
Video artists: Emer Värk ja Mikk-Mait Kivi
Technical solutions: Enar Tarmo
Production: Von Krahl Theatre and Nargenfestival in cooperation with Estonian Concert and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the stage: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Reigo Ahven and Viljandi Drumlab, rune singer Ilona Korhonen (Finland) ja Von Krahl Theatre actors.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and director Peeter Jalakas continue the cycle of grand pieces based on the music of Veljo Tormis with the joint musical production of 'Nativity Words' by Von Krahl Theatre, Nargen Opera and Nargenfestival.

'Nativity Words' has been created as the beginning of the mythical time cycle which at the same time marks its closing with the memorable for the audience and Estonian culture history 'Estonian ballads'(2004), 'Estonian women's songs'(2006) and 'Estonian men's songs'(2008) as the background.

Nativity Words blends archaic mind patterns with technologically digital treatment of the world, synthesizes mythology and futurism and reconciles sacral perception with the spirit of idealizing  the contemporary world's novelty.

The production retains the rustic content but dresses Veljo Tormis up in digital creased trousers and has him to sit in the yet uninvented vessel.

The performance rows through such works of Veljo Tormis as 'Creation of the World' from Izhorian epic, cantata 'Nativity Words', 'Kalevala's 17th rune song', 'Said Lembitu', Etude with Juhan Viiding. 'They sing on the ship'

Tickets are on sale in Von Krahl ticket selling system www.vonkrahl.ee/piletid and Von Krahl Cafe



07.08.2017   Tallinn, Noblessner foundry, 7pm

Nargenfestival and Von Krahl Theatre present: musical incantation NATIVITY WORDS

Director: Peeter Jalakas
Musical Director: Tõnu Kaljuste
Music author: Veljo Tormis
Arrangements: Tõnu Kõrvits
Textile artist: Kärt Ojavee
Sculptor: Edith Karlson
Video artists: Emer Värk ja Mikk-Mait Kivi
Technical solutions: Enar Tarmo
Production: Von Krahl Theatre and Nargenfestival in cooperation with Estonian Concert and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the stage: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Reigo Ahven and Viljandi Drumlab, rune singer Ilona Korhonen (Finland) ja Von Krahl Theatre actors.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and director Peeter Jalakas continue the cycle of grand pieces based on the music of Veljo Tormis with the joint musical production of 'Nativity Words' by Von Krahl Theatre, Nargen Opera and Nargenfestival.

'Nativity Words' has been created as the beginning of the mythical time cycle which at the same time marks its closing with the memorable for the audience and Estonian culture history 'Estonian ballads'(2004), 'Estonian women's songs'(2006) and 'Estonian men's songs'(2008) as the background.

Nativity Words blends archaic mind patterns with technologically digital treatment of the world, synthesizes mythology and futurism and reconciles sacral perception with the spirit of idealizing  the contemporary world's novelty.

The production retains the rustic content but dresses Veljo Tormis up in digital creased trousers and has him to sit in the yet uninvented vessel.

The performance rows through such works of Veljo Tormis as 'Creation of the World' from Izhorian epic, cantata 'Nativity Words', 'Kalevala's 17th rune song', 'Said Lembitu', Etude with Juhan Viiding. 'They sing on the ship'

Tickets are on sale in Von Krahl ticket selling system www.vonkrahl.ee/piletid and Von Krahl Cafe



08.08.2017   Tallinn, Noblessner foundry, 7pm

Nargenfestival and Von Krahl Theatre present: musical incantation NATIVITY WORDS

Director: Peeter Jalakas
Musical Director: Tõnu Kaljuste
Music author: Veljo Tormis
Arrangements: Tõnu Kõrvits
Textile artist: Kärt Ojavee
Sculptor: Edith Karlson
Video artists: Emer Värk ja Mikk-Mait Kivi
Technical solutions: Enar Tarmo
Production: Von Krahl Theatre and Nargenfestival in cooperation with Estonian Concert and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

On the stage: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Reigo Ahven and Viljandi Drumlab, rune singer Ilona Korhonen (Finland) ja Von Krahl Theatre actors.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and director Peeter Jalakas continue the cycle of grand pieces based on the music of Veljo Tormis with the joint musical production of 'Nativity Words' by Von Krahl Theatre, Nargen Opera and Nargenfestival.

'Nativity Words' has been created as the beginning of the mythical time cycle which at the same time marks its closing with the memorable for the audience and Estonian culture history 'Estonian ballads'(2004), 'Estonian women's songs'(2006) and 'Estonian men's songs'(2008) as the background.

Nativity Words blends archaic mind patterns with technologically digital treatment of the world, synthesizes mythology and futurism and reconciles sacral perception with the spirit of idealizing  the contemporary world's novelty.

The production retains the rustic content but dresses Veljo Tormis up in digital creased trousers and has him to sit in the yet uninvented vessel.

The performance rows through such works of Veljo Tormis as 'Creation of the World' from Izhorian epic, cantata 'Nativity Words', 'Kalevala's 17th rune song', 'Said Lembitu', Etude with Juhan Viiding. 'They sing on the ship'

Tickets are on sale in Von Krahl ticket selling system www.vonkrahl.ee/piletid and Von Krahl Cafe



02.09.2017   St John's Church (Jaani kirik), Tallinn, 7 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017 OPENING CONCERT: COLLAGE

Arvo Pärt – Collage über B-A-C-H
Johann Sebastian Bach – Opening choir from cantate BWV 39 “Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot” (“Break your bread for the hungry”)
Arvo Pärt – Wenn Bach Bienen gezüchtet hätte …
Pärt Uusberg – Song of Songs (premiere)
Arvo Pärt – Adam's Lament

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The program of Arvo Pärt Days opening concert, performed by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, includes Arvo Pärt's works of both earlier and later period and creates a thematic bridge between the great Baroque master J. S. Bach and the latest work of a young Estonian composer Pärt Uusberg. 



03.09.2017   Paide Church, 1 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: SUMMA

Arvo Pärt – Collage über B-A-C-H
Arvo Pärt – Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Arvo Pärt – Summa
Pärt Uusberg – Song of Songs (premiere)
Arvo Pärt – Adam's Lament

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The program of Arvo Pärt Days opening concert, performed by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, includes Arvo Pärt's works of both earlier and later period and creates a thematic bridge with the latest work of a young Estonian composer Pärt Uusberg. 



03.09.2017   Rapla Church, 7 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: SUMMA

Arvo Pärt – Collage über B-A-C-H
Arvo Pärt – Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Arvo Pärt – Summa
Pärt Uusberg – Song of Songs (premiere)
Arvo Pärt – Adam's Lament

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The program of Arvo Pärt Days opening concert, performed by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, includes Arvo Pärt's works of both earlier and later period and creates a thematic bridge with the latest work of a young Estonian composer Pärt Uusberg. 



04.09.2017   Tallinn Gustav Adolf Grammar School, Meder's hall, 7 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: VATER UNSER

Arvo Pärt

Vater unser
Für Alina                                                    
Spiegel im Spiegel                               
Scala cromatica
Mozart-Adagio                                                                        
Es sang vor langen Jahren                                       
Fratres                                                   
My Heart's in the Highlands

YXUS Ensemble:
Iris Oja (alto)
Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann (piano)
Harry Traksmann (violin)
Laur Eensalu (viola)
Leho Karin (cello)



05.09.2017   Tallinn Tynismae Science School (Tõnismäe Reaalkool), 7 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: KANON POKAJANEN

Arvo Pärt – Kanon Pokajanen

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The album of Arvo Pärt's music Kanon Pokajanen, recorded by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, was nominated for Grammy's award in best contemporary sound work and received accolades from prominent music magazines Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine.



06.09.2017   Rakvere Gymnasium, 6 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: SUMMA

Arvo Pärt – Collage über B-A-C-H
Arvo Pärt – Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Arvo Pärt – Summa
Pärt Uusberg – Song of Songs (premiere)
Arvo Pärt – Adam's Lament

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The program of Arvo Pärt Days opening concert, performed by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, includes Arvo Pärt's works of both earlier and later period and creates a thematic bridge with the latest work of a young Estonian composer Pärt Uusberg. 



07.09.2017   Viljandi St Paul's Church (Pauluse kirik), 6 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: SUMMA

Arvo Pärt – Collage über B-A-C-H
Arvo Pärt – Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Arvo Pärt – Summa
Pärt Uusberg – Song of Songs (premiere)
Arvo Pärt – Adam's Lament

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

The program of Arvo Pärt Days opening concert, performed by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, includes Arvo Pärt's works of both earlier and later period and creates a thematic bridge with the latest work of a young Estonian composer Pärt Uusberg. 



08.09.2017   Tallinn Dome Church (Toomkirik), 7 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: STABAT MATER

Ivan Moody – Simeron
Arvo Pärt – Stabat Mater

Goeyvaerts String Trio + (Belgium):
Zsuzsi Tóth (soprano)
Alex Chance (countertenor)
Tore Denys (tenor)
Kristien Roels (violin)
Kris Matthynssens (viola)
Pieter Stas (cello)

The highly acclaimed Goeyvaerts String Trio from Belgium performs music in just intonation characterized by its unique sonic clarity. Arvo Pärt's creation Stabat Mater, recorded with three vocal soloists on the namesake disc (Challenge Classics), was included in the 2015 list of the ten best Arvo Pärt recordings of all time by the renowned British music magazine Gramophone.



10.09.2017   Tartu St Paul's Church (Pauluse kirik), 6 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: TINTINNABULI

Arvo Pärt – Triodion
John Sheppard – Libera nos, I and II
Jean Mouton – Nesciens Mater
Arvo Pärt – The Woman with the Alabaster Box
Arvo Pärt – Tribute to Caesar
Thomas Tallis – Sancte Deus
Thomas Tallis – Miserere
Arvo Pärt – Nunc dimittis
Arvo Pärt – Which Was the Son of …

The Tallis Scholars (UK)
Conductor Peter Phillips

The British vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars first became famous as performers of Renaissance music, praised for their unique and pure sound quality. They recorded the disc Tintinnabuli (Gimell) for Arvo Pärt's 80th anniversary, accoladed by many and rated among the top ten Arvo Pärt's musical recordings by the well-known music magazine Gramophone. The concerts in Tallinn and Tartu are the joyous occasions for the Nargenfestival audience to listen to Arvo Pärt's musical works from the disc.



11.09.2017   Tallinn St John's Church (Jaani kirik), 7 pm

ARVO PÄRT DAYS 2017: BIRTHDAY CONCERT: TINTINNABULI

Arvo Pärt – Triodion
John Sheppard – Libera nos, I and II
Jean Mouton – Nesciens Mater
Arvo Pärt – The Woman with the Alabaster Box
Arvo Pärt – Tribute to Caesar
Thomas Tallis – Sancte Deus
Thomas Tallis – Miserere
Arvo Pärt – Nunc dimittis
Arvo Pärt – Which Was the Son of …

The Tallis Scholars (UK)
Conductor Peter Phillips

The British vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars first became famous as performers of Renaissance music, praised for their unique and pure sound quality. They recorded the disc Tintinnabuli (Gimell) for Arvo Pärt's 80th anniversary, accoladed by many and rated among the top ten Arvo Pärt's musical recordings by the well-known music magazine Gramophone. The concerts in Tallinn and Tartu are the joyous occasions for the Nargenfestival audience to listen to Arvo Pärt's musical works from the disc.