27.12.2023 | Culture
The sound of the Alps comes to Estonia
Text Mark Taylor
Photo Andrei Chertkov

Estonian Sinfonietta are set to perform a year-end concert entitled “Apline Voices” on December 28 in Tallinn, and on December 29 in Viljandi. At the concert, pieces that embrace the spirit of the season from Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Zimmermann, and Arvo Pärt will be played by the orchestra. A highlight of the evening will be an innovative collaboration featuring renowned alpine horn player Carlo Torlontano.
Torlontano has crafted a unique rendition of Arvo Pärt’s “Pari intervallo” for alpine horn and strings, which has gained the composer’s approval. Premiered this summer in Italy, this extraordinary fusion piece promises to captivate the audience and provide reflection on the past year.
Led by concertmaster Anna-Liisa Bezrodny, Estonian Sinfonietta will perform a number of other pieces from the likes of Anton Zimmermann, as well as both Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Tickets for the concert on Thursday, December 28 in Tallinn, and Friday, December 29 in Viljandi, are available on Piletilevi.
To learn more about this and similar topicsCarlo Torlontano
Classical Music
Classical Music Concert
Estonian Sinfonietta
Mustpeade Maja
Tallinn
Viljandi
10.7.2026 | Culture
Võnge Festival and Tõrva Fire Days
Võnge 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in the town of Tõrva in Southern Estonia on 31 July … Read more
8.7.2026 | Culture
Steve Vai and King Crimson Members in Concert: BEAT
Who could forget such iconic hits as “21st Century Schizoid Man” and “In the Court of the Crimson King”? These … Read more
7.7.2026 | Culture
Tartu’s Hansa Fair and River Festival
If you’re visiting Estonia in July, the Tartu Hansalaat, or Tartu Hansa Fair, is one of the country’s signature summer … Read more
6.7.2026 | Culture
Exciting events in Estonia this week
8 July John Legend: “An Evening of Songs & Stories”, Tartu One of the rare recipients of the coveted EGOT—having … Read more
5.7.2026 | Culture
Coastal Folk Festival 2026 in Viimsi
Just up the coast from Tallinn is a place called Viimsi. If you drive through Pirita and keep going, you’ll … Read more
4.7.2026 | Leisure
More Than 300 Farms and Manors Across Estonia Open Their Doors
This year’s Open Farm Days, or Avatud Talude Päev in Estonian, takes place on 25–26 July, offering visitors a chance … Read more
3.7.2026 | Culture
International Early Music Performers Gather in Viljandi
You don’t have to travel thousands of kilometres to experience the atmosphere of the medieval world this summer. With its … Read more
3.7.2026 | Culture
Medieval Days in Tallinn
Kolyvan, Lindanise, Reval…these are only three of the old names for Tallinn, Estonia’ capital city, which received official city rights … Read more