Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.
Saturday 26 March 2022
Erkki-Sven Tüür - 'For Ukraine'
'For Ukraine' was written two weeks ago by Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür. In this video the piece is performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Estonia’s leading conductor, Tõnu Kaljuste.