Although we are among the smaller European nations with just over six million inhabitants, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have not only produced many well-known conductors, instrumentalists and singers, but also three contemporary choral music cultures that have found international acclaim in recent decades. 100 years ago, the three countries declared their hard-won independence. To mark this occasion, the Konzerthaus in Berlin is opening the doors and halls for the ten-day Baltic Festival! 16 and 18 February – Chief conductor Iván Fischer and the Konzerthausorchester will dedicate an entire programme to Arvo Pärt 16 February – Maarja Nuut, poetic solo-program “Une meeles” 19 February – The film about Arvo Pärt “The Lost Paradise” will be screened. This is the first international documentary about Arvo Pärt. Afterwards, you can discuss your impressions with the discussion guests. 20 February – Espresso-Konzert, Triin and Kärt Ruubel 20 February – Neeme Järvi and ERSO, Annely Peebo, Ain Anger etc in “Jonah’s Mission” (Des Jona Sendung) from Rudolf Tobias 22, 23, 24 February – Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Kristjan Järvi “Nordic Pulse!” 24 February – Raivo Tafenau Quintett
25 February – Estonian National Opera Boys’ Choir, Hirvo Surva