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Ryoji Ikeda: music for choir

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

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Choir dressed in dark blue singing

In 2024 Ryoji Ikeda created music for choir for the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, as part of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024. 

Japan’s leading electronic composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda focuses on the essential characteristics of sound itself and that of visuals as light by means of both mathematical precision and mathematical aesthetics. Ikeda elaborately orchestrates sound, visuals, materials, physical phenomena and mathematical notions into immersive live performances and installations.  

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir is one of the best-known Estonian music ensembles in the world. The repertoire of the choir extends from Gregorian chant and baroque to the music of the 21st century with a special focus on the work of Estonian composers, such as Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis and Erkki-Sven Tüür. 

Get the most out of the weekend with a 10% discount when you purchase for 2 or 3 shows and 20% discount when you purchase all 4.   

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Programme

  • Ryoji Ikeda   The Calling, Op 15 (2024)
  • Ryoji Ikeda   Panta Rhei, Op 16 (2024)
  • Ryoji Ikeda   Little Birds, Op 17 (2024)
  •     I. Blue Birds
  •     II. Green Birds
  •     III. Silver Birds
  • Ryoji Ikeda   Lux et Nox I [variations in F# minor] Op 18 (2024)
  • Ryoji Ikeda   Lux et Nox II [variations in D minor], Op 19 (2024)
  • Ryoji Ikeda   Vox Angelica, Op 20 (2024)

Performers

  • Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir  

Ticket prices

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