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12
Jun ’26
G. Puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY
19:00
Estonian National Opera (Tallinn, Estonia)
Estonian National Opera
Event Website
14
Jun ’26
G. Puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY
15:00
Estonian National Opera (Tallinn, Estonia)
Estonian National Opera
Event Website
18
Jun ’26
Minimal Vibes for Large Orchestra: L. Farrenc, J. Greenstein, J. Brahms
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Pascal Schumacher (Vibraphone)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
19
Jun ’26
Minimal Vibes for Large Orchestra: L. Farrenc, J. Greenstein, J. Brahms
19:30
Kornhaus Ulm (Ulm, Germany)
Pascal Schumacher (Vibraphone)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
06
Jul ’26
Brahms’s moving masterpiece *Ein deutsches Requiem*
20:00
The Royal Concertgebouw Grote Zaal (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Elsa Benoit (Soprano)
Raoul Steffani (Baritone)
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Netherlands Radio Choir
Event Website
18
Jul ’26
Premiere
R. Wagner DAS RHEINGOLD premiere!
20:00
Kuressaare Castle Opera House (Kuressaare, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine
Event Website
26
Jul ’26
Summer Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
20:00
Kassitoome valley (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
28
Aug ’26
A LITTLE PRAYER. Tribute to Arvo Pärt
19:00
Latvian National Opera (Riga, Latvia)
Merlin Kivi
Ingmar Jõela
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Vanemuine Opera Choir and Soloists
Event Website
29
Aug ’26
G.F. Händel JULIUS CAESAR
19:00
Latvian National Opera (Riga, Latvia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine
Event Website
11
Sep ’26
Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2026: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 1, W. A. Mozart
19:00
Vanemuine Concert Hall (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Soloists
12
Sep ’26
Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2026: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 1, W. A. Mozart
19:00
Viimsi Artium (Viimsi, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Soloists
19
Sep ’26
Beethoven Opening
19:30
Stadttheater (Amberg, Germany)
Matthias Kirschnereit (piano)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
24
Sep ’26
Opening
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Ragnhild Hemsing (violin)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
25
Sep ’26
Opening
19:30
Kornhaus Ulm (Ulm, Germany)
Ragnhild Hemsing (violin)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
27
Sep ’26
Ragnhild Hemsing, violin & hardanger fiddle - Amsterdam
11:00
Het Concertgebouw (Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Ragnhild Hemsing (violin)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
02
Oct ’26
Premiere
G. Verdi LA TRAVIATA
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Opera Choir
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
11
Oct ’26
Premiere
G. Verdi LA TRAVIATA
16:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Opera Choir
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
22
Oct ’26
LUNCH CONCERTS 2026/27: W. A. Mozart
12:00
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
22
Oct ’26
Enchanted: I. Stravinsky, J. Corigliano, W. A. Mozart
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Vivi Vassileva (percussion)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
30
Oct ’26
All Souls' Day Concert: J. Brahms, German Requiem op 45
19:00
St Paul's Church (Tartu, Estonia)
Kadri Raalik (Estonian National Opera)
Raiko Raalik (Estonian National Opera)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
31
Oct ’26
All Souls' Day Concert: J. Brahms, German Requiem op 45
19:00
Viimsi Artium (Viimsi, Estonia)
Kadri Raalik (Estonian National Opera)
Raiko Raalik (Estonian National Opera)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
01
Nov ’26
All Souls' Day Concert: J. Brahms, German Requiem op 45
17:00
Ukuaru Music Hall (Rakvere, Estonia)
Kadri Raalik (Estonian National Opera)
Raiko Raalik (Estonian National Opera)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
13
Nov ’26
G. Puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY
19:00
The Small Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine
Event Website
14
Nov ’26
B.Bartók RITE OF SPRING
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
20
Nov ’26
Premiere
G. Verdi LA TRAVIATA
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Opera Choir
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
22
Nov ’26
G. Puccini TURANDOT
16:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine
Event Website
03
Dec ’26
B.Bartók RITE OF SPRING
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
05
Dec ’26
Premiere
G. Verdi LA TRAVIATA
19:00
Alexela Concert Hall (Tallinn, Estonia)
Vanemuine Opera Choir
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
10
Dec ’26
A LITTLE PRAYER. Tribute to Arvo Pärt
19:00
Alexela Concert Hall (Tallinn, Estonia)
Merlin Kivi
Ingmar Jõela
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Vanemuine Opera Choir and Soloists
Event Website
11
Dec ’26
G. Puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY
19:00
The Small Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine
Event Website
20
Dec ’26
Christmas Concert 2026: G. Puccini, Messa di Gloria
18:00
St Paul's Church (Tartu, Estonia)
Heldur Harry Põlda (Estonian National Opera)
Kristjan Häggblom
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
05
Jan ’27
New Year's Concert 2027
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Elisabeth Brauß (piano)
Melanie Rothman (soloist)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
06
Jan ’27
New Year's Concert 2027
17:00
Stadttheater (Amberg, Germany)
Elisabeth Brauß (piano)
Melanie Rothman (soloist)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
09
Jan ’27
Premiere
G. Verdi LA TRAVIATA
19:00
Kuressaare Sports Centre (Kuressaare, Estonia)
Vanemuine Opera Choir
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
27
Jan ’27
LUNCH CONCERTS 2026/27: J. Brahms
12:00
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
27
Jan ’27
3b — Barber, Brahms, Beethoven
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Hans Christian Aavik (violin)
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
07
Feb ’27
B.Bartók RITE OF SPRING
16:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
12
Feb ’27
Valentine's Day Concert: E. Grieg
20:15
De Oosterpoort Groningen (Groningen, The Netherlands)
Jeannette van Schaik (soprano)
North Netherlands Orchestra
Event Website
13
Feb ’27
Valentine's Day Concert: E. Grieg
20:15
TivoliVredenburg (Utrecht, Netherlands)
Jeannette van Schaik (soprano)
North Netherlands Orchestra
Event Website
17
Feb ’27
B.Bartók RITE OF SPRING
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
27
Feb ’27
Premiere
N. Rota THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT premiere!
19:00
The Small Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
Soloists
Event Website
28
Feb ’27
N. Rota THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT
16:00
The Small Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
Soloists
Event Website
05
Mar ’27
Concert series of the Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra “Classics” 2027: M. Ravel, H. Berlioz
19:00
Vanemuine Concert Hall (Tartu, Estonia)
Madis Sikk (piano)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
06
Mar ’27
Concert series of the Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra “Classics” 2027: M. Ravel, H. Berlioz
19:00
Viimsi Artium (Viimsi, Estonia)
Madis Sikk (piano)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
07
Mar ’27
Concert series of the Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra “Classics” 2027: M. Ravel, H. Berlioz
17:00
Jõhvi Concert Hall (Jõhvi, Estonia)
Madis Sikk (piano)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
14
Mar ’27
B.Bartók RITE OF SPRING
18:00
Alexela Concert Hall (Tallinn, Estonia)
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Event Website
18
Mar ’27
Seven last words: J. Macmillan, R. V. Williams, P. Vasks
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
SWR Vocal Ensemble
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
19
Mar ’27
Seven last words: J. Macmillan, R. V. Williams, P. Vasks
19:00
Feuersee Church (Stuttgart, Germany)
SWR Vocal Ensemble
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
09
Apr ’27
Premiere
W. A. Mozart THE MAGIC FLUTE premiere!
19:30
Theater Heilbronn (Heilbronn, Germany)
Theater Heilbronn
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
11
Apr ’27
W. A. Mozart THE MAGIC FLUTE
18:00
Theater Heilbronn (Heilbronn, Germany)
Theater Heilbronn
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
20
Apr ’27
N. Rota THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT
19:00
Südalinna Teater (Tallinn, Estonia)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir
Soloists
Event Website
24
Apr ’27
W. A. Mozart THE MAGIC FLUTE
19:30
Theater Heilbronn (Heilbronn, Germany)
Theater Heilbronn
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
30
Apr ’27
Freitag ¾ sechs After Work Concert
17:45
Kirche St. Marien (Berlin, Germany)
Marcel Johannes Kits (cello)
Marcel Andreas Ober (organ)
RIAS Kammerchor
Event Website
07
May ’27
Season Finale Concert of the National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2027: G. Gershwin, L. Bernstein
19:00
Vanemuine Concert Hall (Tartu, Estonia)
Maximilian Fagerlund (piano)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
08
May ’27
Season Finale Concert of the National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2027: G. Gershwin, L. Bernstein
19:00
Viimsi Artium (Viimsi, Estonia)
Maximilian Fagerlund (piano)
Estonian National Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
13
May ’27
A LITTLE PRAYER. Tribute to Arvo Pärt
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Merlin Kivi
Ingmar Jõela
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Vanemuine Opera Choir and Soloists
Event Website
15
May ’27
A LITTLE PRAYER. Tribute to Arvo Pärt
19:00
The Grand Building of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
Merlin Kivi
Ingmar Jõela
Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Vanemuine Opera Choir and Soloists
Event Website
13
Jun ’27
W. A. Mozart THE MAGIC FLUTE
15:00
Theater Heilbronn (Heilbronn, Germany)
Theater Heilbronn
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Event Website
16
Jun ’27
Beethoven Finale: Choral Fantasy & Symphony No. 9
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
Choir of the KlangVerwaltung
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Lenneke Ruiten (soprano)
Maximilian Schmitt (tenor)
Thomas E. Bauer (bass)
Dongping Wang (piano)
Event Website