Conductor

Founded in 1981 by Tõnu Kaljuste, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is now one of the most renowned chamber choirs in Europe. Even though the Estonian conductor stepped down from his leadership of the choir after 20 successful years, he still enjoys returning to the ensemble. Kaljuste and the EPCC are considered absolute authorities, particularly for the works of their famous compatriot Arvo Pärt, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year – in 2014, they even won a Grammy for their recording of Pärt's "Adam's Lament." They now return to the Elbphilharmonie with this very work, accompanied by the Hamburg Ensemble Resonanz.

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Ensemble Resonanz / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir / Tõnu Kaljuste

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

In the second of three concerts celebrating the composer's 90th birthday, some of Arvo Pärt’s best known works including Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, L’Abbé Agathon, Fratres and Te Deum are heard alongside Estonian 20th century composer Ester Mägi’s Vesper for string orchestra.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Adam's Lament

Barbican Centre

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Concerto Copenhagen explore new soundscapes in Arvo Pärt's music.

 

You know Arvo Pärt's music, but perhaps without knowing it. The world-renowned composer from Estonia has made a name for himself with his simple, spherical and meditative musical language, which can be heard in countless documentaries and feature films. His choral music in particular is famous throughout the world, not least in Denmark, where the choral tradition is as strong as in the Baltic countries.

Arvo Pärt: Message in Silence

Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen

Aarhus Cathedral

Concerto Copenhagen & Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir rethink Arvo Pärt's music on period instruments

Experience the meditatively beautiful music of Arvo Pärt as you have never heard it before. In this extraordinary concert, Concerto Copenhagen and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir bring Pärt's compositions to life with the warm, organic sound of baroque instruments – revealing new depths and textures in his timeless works.

PÄRT: The sound of Silence

Lusatia Festival

The great composer Arvo Pärt turns 90 on 11 September – reason enough to celebrate him! His imposing, rich-sounding and fabulously well-written music builds bridges between the music of the Baroque and our time. It no longer tries to go somewhere, like the music of the 19th century, but abandons itself completely to the here and now. It waits, listening out for single sounds and opens our ears to new musical and spiritual experiences.

Arvo Pärt & G. F. Händel

Halle Cathedral

A few notes are enough to recognize Arvo Pärt’s music. In his oeuvre, profundity and pure beauty merge in a unique way – moving listeners and inspiring them to contemplate the essential things in life. In 2025, the composer born in Paide, Estonia in 1935 celebrates his 90th birthday – one of the very greatest living composers. And what better way to celebrate this event than with a concert? The program includes works for choir and organ, inviting the audience to discover Pärt’s art in its full density, intensity and enchantment.

Toomoja — Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir — Kaljuste

Martin-Luther-Kirche

Led by its founder Tõnu Kaljuste, The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is in the top rank of the world’s greatest vocal ensembles, famous as the foremost interpreters of music by their beloved countryman Arvo Pärt. Their program includes Pärt favourites like Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Dopo la Vittoria and Kanon Pokajanen, as well as works by another great spiritualist of centuries past, Palestrina, including three selections of his Offertorium.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

St. Paul’s Basilica

The internationally acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, under the direction of Tõnu Kaljuste, celebrates the famed Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and the indelible mark he has left on choral singing and classical music over his 90 years. As a composer, Pärt has changed the course of music — both within and beyond the classical sphere. Profound, powerful, and beloved worldwide, his work transcends time and space, taking us beyond everyday existence into another realm.

Conductor

Tõnu Kaljuste

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 13, 2026

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir · University Musical Society

Past events

Oct 11, 2025

Ensemble Resonanz / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir / Tõnu Kaljuste · Elbphilharmonie

Oct 7, 2025

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Adam's Lament · Barbican Centre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Fratres by Pärt

Barbican Centre

Conductor in Summa by Pärt

University Musical Society

Conductor in Stabat Mater by Pärt

Concerto Copenhagen

Conductor in Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten by Pärt

Barbican Centre

Conductor in Trisagion by Pärt

Concerto Copenhagen

Conductor in The Deer’s Cry by Pärt

University Musical Society

Conductor in Berliner Messe by Pärt

Concerto Copenhagen

Conductor in Nunc Dimittis by Pärt

University Musical Society

Conductor in Festina lente by Pärt

Concerto Copenhagen

Conductor in Magnificat by Pärt

University Musical Society

Conductor in The Woman with the Alabaster Box by Pärt

University Musical Society

Conductor in Peace upon you, Jerusalem by Pärt

University Musical Society

Conductor in Vesper by Mägi

Barbican Centre

Conductor in L’abbé Agathon by Pärt

Barbican Centre

Conductor in Adam’s Lament by Pärt

Barbican Centre

Conductor in Te Deum by Pärt

Barbican Centre

Conductor in The Deer's Cry by Pärt

Concerto Copenhagen

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