Mass Gathering at Vanemuine Theater's Summer Concert in Tartu Attracts Huge Audiences
The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a gala concert as part of the opening festival of their 156th season, scheduled for August 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Vanemuine Theatre in Tartu, Estonia.
The programme for the gala concert will feature highlights from the works of Swedish musical director Georg Malvius. The orchestra, under the baton of Risto Joost, will be joined by six soloists: Riccardo della Sciucca (tenor, Italy), Kadi Jürgens (mezzo-soprano), Brett Pruunsild (baritone), Federico Mechelli Uhl (violin), Mari Ellen Lutsar (cello), and Helin Pihlap (mandolin).
This will mark the 15th year in a row that the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra has held a summer concert. The previous summer concert took place on July 27, 2025, in the picturesque Kassitoome Valley in Tartu. Veiko Porkanen hosted the event, and Risto Joost, who is also the music director and chief conductor of the Vanemuine Theatre, led the orchestra.
A recording of the summer concert will be broadcast on ETV on August 2, 2025, at 10:20 p.m. for those unable to attend the gala concert in person.
The opening festival of the Vanemuine Theatre's 156th season promises to be an unforgettable event, with the gala concert as its highlight. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and their talented soloists.
[1] Source: Vanemuine Theatre press release, July 30, 2025.
The gala concert performed by the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra on August 23, 2025, at the Vanemuine Theatre will showcase highlights from the works of Georg Malvius, and it promises to be a captivating blend of entertainment and music. The concert is expected to draw a wide audience, with music lovers looking forward to enjoying the performance of the six soloists, including Riccardo della Sciucca, Kadi Jürgens, Brett Pruunsild, Federico Mechelli Uhl, Mari Ellen Lutsar, and Helin Pihlap.
