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The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tõnu Kaljuste intrigue in Dublin concert

By Andrew Larkin, 17 November 2022
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“the soprano line rippled above the shimmering layers of the other voices”
Reviewed at National Concert Hall: Main Stage, Dublin on 16 November 2022
Programme
Pärt, Magnificat
Pärt, Nunc dimittis
Pärt, The Deer's Cry
Pärt, Dopo la Vittoria
Pärt, Kanon Pokajanen (Kontakion)
Pärt, Kanon Pokajanen: Prayer after the Canon
Tormis, Swing Songs
Tormis, Shrovetide Songs
Tormis, St John’s Day Songs
Tormis, Raue Needmine (Curse upon Iron)
Performers
Tõnu Kaljuste, Conductor
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
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Andrew Larkin
Andrew Larkin
Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.