Atmospheric Valentine’s Day Concert in Kadriorg Art Museum
Text Susanna Poikela Photo Ville Paul Paasimaa
On Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February at 19:00, the grand hall of the Kadriorg Art Museum will be filled with romance as Finnish soprano Marion Melnik and pianist Piia Paemurru invite the audience to enjoy an evening of love songs. The concert “Armastuse hääled”, or “Voices of Love”, offers an atmospheric musical journey from opera to lied, and from musical theatre melodies to evergreen classics.
The evening’s programme consists of love songs that have touched listeners across generations. The concert includes works by composers such as Georges Bizet, Antonín Dvořák, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In addition, well-known pieces by Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Astor Piazzolla will be performed. Italian music lovers will be treated to beloved songs by Francesco Sartori and Eduardo di Capua.
Soprano Marion Melnik graduated from the Sibelius Academy and has performed widely on various stages, and participated in numerous singing competitions. She has a strong background in classical singing, but lighter music also appeals to her: “In addition to opera, my heart also beats for lighter music. I love being able to combine my skills as broadly as possible.” Melnik’s musical roots also extend to Estonia: her father, Oleg Melnik, was a well-known entertainer, and her family supported her path in the world of classical music.
Heart-touching songs from different eras
The concert programme has been carefully constructed, and also includes rarely heard gems. “This concert presents a cross-section of opera, lied, musicals, and evergreens. It also includes some lesser-known songs that still move listeners, even though they are already hundreds of years old,” Melnik explains.
Dvořák’s “Song to the Moon” from “Rusalka” is one of her particular favourites, and the Italian love songs instantly transport listeners under the Mediterranean sun.
“This concert will be a heart-warming whole. I am incredibly happy to perform in this majestic hall with the dream pianist of singers, Piia Paemurru.”
Ticket offer for Baltic Guide readers
Tickets are on sale at Fienta.
With the code BALTICGUIDE, a regular-price ticket for €18.00 is available at the special price of €13.50.
“Armastuse hääled”, or “Voices of Love”
14 February at 19:00
Kadriorg Art Museum, Tallinn
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