Ensemble U: concert

The concert offers a selection of works by a younger generation of composers who are well known in Europe but rarely performed in Estonia.

Programme:

Johannes Maria Staud (1974) - “Lagrein” (2008) for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano
Brigitta Muntendorf (1982) - “Shivers on Speed” (2013) for flute, clarinet, piano, violin, and cello
Justina Repečkaitė (1989) - "Transduced" (2020) for percussion and live electronics
Kitty Xiao (1989) - "in flesh" (2021) for cello and electronics

Ensemble U: was founded in 2002 by Taavi Kerikmäe and Tarmo Johannes and consists of six outstanding musicians: Helena Tuuling – clarinet, Merje Roomere – violin, Levi-Danel Mägila – cello, Taavi Kerikmäe – piano, Tarmo Johannes – flute, Vambola Krigul – percussion.

U: is currently is currently the most active and renowned contemporary music ensemble in Estonia. It has gained recognition for its ability to perform even the most demanding works without conductor, openness for bold experimental ideas and sensitivity for sound. U: has performed at many important international festivals and is, among other things, still the only Estonian ensemble to have performed at the Venice Music Biennale. U: engages with both canonical works of contemporary music and experimental compositions. One of the ensemble’s key directions is a deep focus on improvisation and the performance of works that require the interpretation of unconventional notation.

Graphic Design: Tuuli Aule
The concert takes place in collaboration with Estonian Centre of Contemporary Music
and is supported by Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Estonian Ministry of Culture.

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