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

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

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

The world-renowned chamber choir returns to Toronto with music by legendary Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, Palestrina, and a world premiere by Estonian/Canadian composer Omar Daniel.

Led by its founder Tõnu Kaljuste, The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is one of the world’s foremost vocal ensembles, famous for their interpretations 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.

Soundstreams presents Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

St Paul's Basilica

Japan’s leading electronic composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda focuses on the essential characteristics of sound itself and that of visuals as light by means of both mathematical precision and mathematical aesthetics. Ikeda elaborately orchestrates sound, visuals, materials, physical phenomena and mathematical notions into immersive live performances and installations.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Feb 21, 2026

Ryoji Ikeda: music for choir

Oct 11, 2025

Ensemble Resonanz / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir / Tõnu Kaljuste

26 - 27 Sep, 2025

Arvo Pärt: Message in Silence

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir