In May, ERSO welcomes conductor Dennis Russell Davies and pianist Maki Namekawa to the stage. With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, Davies has led some of the world’s most acclaimed orchestras, festivals, and opera houses. A long-time interpreter of Arvo Pärt’s music, Davies will conduct the composer’s Symphony No. 4 Los Angeles. Maki Namekawa, known for her dedication to contemporary music, will perform Philip Glass’s Mishima Piano Concerto, inspired by the score for Paul Schrader’s film Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.

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Pärt and Glass. Dennis Russell Davies

Estonia Concert Hall

This year’s programme of the Estonian Music Days includes a new work by Liisa Hirsch, along with the Estonian premiere of Riho Esko Maimets’ concerto for piccolo and harp. The brilliant violinist Hans Christian Aavik will perform Erkki–Sven Tüür’s Violin Concerto No. 2, titled Angel’s Share. According to the composer, the title reflects the shedding of unnecessary elements as one matures. The evening concludes with Symphony No. 2 by Lepo Sumera, one of Estonia’s most significant symphonists. The concert will be conducted by Olari Elts.

Estonian Music Days 2026

From 14 to 16 April, Estonia will host the global conference of classical music artist managers (IAMA). On this occasion, chief conductor Olari Elts has put together a concert programme focused on Estonian music.

Elts and Aavik. Erkki-Sven Tüür

Conductor: Henri Christofer Aavik. Soloist: Jonathan Slaatto, cello. Program: L. Sumera: Musica profana; E. Elgar: Cello Concerto; L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Skæbnesymfoni. Duration approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes, including intermission. Concert introduction in the Carl Nielsen Hall at 6 p.m.

Lepo Sumera

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 16, 2027

Elgar's Cello Concerto & Beethoven's Fifth · Odense Symphony Orchestra

Past events

May 8, 2026

Pärt and Glass. Dennis Russell Davies · Estonian National Symphony Orchestra

Apr 17, 2026

Estonian Music Days 2026 · Estonian National Symphony Orchestra

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