News & Reviews
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi and Triin Ruubel-Lilleberg recorded Violin Concerto by Elgar and Two Sentimental Romances by Stenhammar
In early July, a recording with the works of two contemporaries who lived in different countries – England and Sweden – was released. Under the direction of Neeme Järvi, ENSO, and violin soloist Triin Ruubel-Lilleberg, who has been the concertmaster of ENSO since 2015, recorded the famous Violin Concerto by Edward Elgar and Two Sentimental Romances by Wilhelm Stenhammar for the American record company Sorel Classics.Read more
Concert series 2020/2021
In the 2020/21 season, ENSO presents five series – MAESTRO, ROMANTICISM, VALLEY OF SOUND, REVOLUTION #BEETHOVEN and PIANO CONCERTO.Read more
Happy Birthday, Maestro Neeme Järvi!
Here are a few memories from current and past members of the orchestra, trying to unlock the secret code, the treasure box of being a conductor – the magic key that Maestro carries within…Read more
Lepo Sumera – a restless creative mind and an extraordinary human being
Märt-Matis Lill, a composer and the chairman of the Estonian Composers’ Union, writes on the 70th anniversary of the birth of Lepo Sumera, one of the most influential composers in post-war Estonia, about his old mentor’s restlessness, warmth and work.Read more
Estonian symphonics to remember composer Lepo Sumera with a free virtual concert
To remember the Estonian composer Lepo Sumera (1950 – 2000) on the 70th anniversary of his birth, on 8 May, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra soloists and pianist Kadri-Ann Sumera will perform his compositions at the Estonia Concert Hall; the concert will be streamed for free online.Read more
On 8 May, the stage, auditorium, balconies, and hallways of the Estonia Concert Hall will be filled with music by Lepo Sumera
8 May would have been the 70th birthday of composer Lepo Sumera. This day will be celebrated with live chamber music on ERSO TV, performed by Estonian National Symphony Orchestra soloists and pianist Kadri-Ann Sumera.Read more
Heino Eller. “Homeland Tune” #Istayathome
ENSO’s greetings to all music lovers. We stay at home.Read more
ENSO canceles orchestra’s near-term concerts
b) Following the instructions of the Government of the Republic of Estonia, ENSO canceles orchestra’s near-term concerts. Further information will be available shortly and will be published on the ENSO website.Read more
theartsdesk Q&A: Conductor Olari Elts in Tallinn
From contemporary ensemble to top orchestra, the latest major Estonian has arrived.Read more
