{"id":101179,"date":"2024-01-08T13:30:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T18:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=101179"},"modified":"2024-01-08T13:30:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T18:30:30","slug":"preview-soundstreams-presents-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-single-canadian-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2024\/01\/08\/preview-soundstreams-presents-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-single-canadian-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"PREVIEW | Soundstreams Presents The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir For A Single Canadian Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (Photo courtesy of the ensemble)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir\u2019s (EPCC) will return to Toronto to perform a concert of Arvo Pa\u0308rt, Palestrina, and a world premiere by Estonian\/Canadian composer Omar Daniel. The concert will take place on February 3, presented by Soundstreams.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a unique opportunity for local audiences to experience what has been called one of the world\u2019s premiere vocal ensembles.<\/p>\n

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir<\/h3>\n

\u201cMany consider the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir to be the world\u2019s greatest chamber choir, most famous for their interpretations of music by their beloved countryman Arvo Pa\u0308rt,\u201d shares Lawrence Cherney<\/strong>, Founding Artistic Director of Soundstreams, in a statement. \u201cThis is the sixth time since 2000 that Soundstreams has hosted the EPCC in Toronto. Whether it\u2019s secular or sacred, they bring such deep spirituality to everything they perform. The majestic and acoustically superb St. Paul\u2019s Basilica is one of Toronto\u2019s pre-eminent venues for choral music, another reason why the EPCC\u2019s Toronto concerts usually sell out!\u201d<\/p>\n

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir was formed in 1981 as a professional choir. Founder To\u0303nu Kaljuste served as the choir\u2019s conductor for its first two decades, and returned to the role in 2021. He leads the choir for their 2024 North American tour.<\/p>\n

With a repertoire that varies from Gregorian chant to brand new works, the choir maintains a special focus on the work of Estonian composers, including Arvo P\u00e4rt, Veljo Tormis, Erkki-Sven T\u00fc\u00fcr, Galina Grigoryeva, Toivo Tulev, T\u00f5nu K\u00f5rvits, and Helena Tulve.<\/p>\n

The EPCC performs in some 60 to 70 concerts each year, and has worked with many noted conductors during its history, including Ward Swingle, Helmuth Rilling, and Louis Langree, among many others.<\/p>\n

They have performed as guests at many international festivals and venues, including New York\u2019s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and the Versailles Opera Paris, and with ensembles such as the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and Salzburg Camerata, among others.<\/p>\n

They have produced several acclaimed recordings. Among other public honours and recognition, the EPCC has won the Grammy Award for Best Choral Recording twice, (both times with pieces by Arvo P\u00e4rt).<\/p>\n