The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is one of the best-known Estonian music ensembles. The EPCC was founded in 1981 by Tõnu Kaljuste, who was the artistic director for twenty years. He was succeeded by Paul Hillier (2001–07), Daniel Reuss (2008–13) and, in 2014, by Kaspars Putniņš. The choir’s repertoire extends from baroque to contemporary music, with a special focus on the work of Estonian composers. Each season the choir gives about 60–70 concerts in Estonia and abroad. The EPCC has collaborated with many eminent conductors including Claudio Abbado, Eric Ericson, Neeme Järvi and Gustavo Dudamel, working with leading orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The choir is a welcome guest at prestigious festivals, including the BBC Proms, Aix-en-Provence etc. An acclaimed discography has received awards such as Grammy and Gramophone Award etc. In 2020 BBC Music Magazine named the EPCC as one of the 10 best choirs in the world.
