News & Reviews
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
theartsdesk in Zurich and Tallinn: celebrating great Estonians
“The Tallinn concert proved that three major Tüür works of recent vintage hold up as a symphonic trilogy.”Read more
Let us celebrate ENSO’s 93rd birthday together!
To celebrate the 93rd birthday of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, get two tickets for the price of one for many concerts.Read more
ERSO appoints Olari Elts new chief conductor, musical director
The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) has a new musical director and chief conductor. Olari Elts, who has been with ERSO since 1998 and a guest conductor since 2007, is the new musical director and chief conductor, with an initial period of three years, according to an ERSO press release.Read more
