08.06

Rudolf Tobias's oratorio JOONAS (Jonah)

The premiere of the author's Estonian language version and original orchestration in Estonia

Arete Teemets (soprano)
Helen Lepalaan (mezzo-soprano)
Mati Turi (tenor)
Taavi Tampuu (baritone)
Raiko Raalik (bass)
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Collegium Musicale
Voces Musicales
Ellerhein Girl's Choir
Chorus Mysticus: Maria Listra, Kadri Tegelmann, Endrik Üksvärav, Tamar Nugis
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Kadri Toomoja (organ)
Choirmaster Mai Simson
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste

Tõnu Kaljuste: 'I've realised that Rudolf Tobias's oratorio 'Joonase lähetamine' ('Jonah's Commission'), later named „Joonas“('Jonah'), is a star creation of Estonian classic music via the Vardo Rumessen's version. We have not heard how the original score of 'Jonah' sounds. I think that as 2018 is the Year of Cultural Heritage, it is in every way suitable for the presenattion of the oratorio's original.' 

Tickets are avaialable in Piletilevi all over Estonia.