Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

The world-renowned chamber choir returns to Toronto with music by Arvo Pärt, Palestrina, and a world-premiere by Canadian composer Omar Daniel.

Led by its founder Tõnu Kaljuste, The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is in the top rank of the world’s greatest vocal ensembles, famous as the foremost interpreters of music by their beloved countryman Arvo Pärt. Their program includes Pärt favourites like Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Dopo la Vittoria and Kanon Pokajanen, as well as works by another great spiritualist of centuries past, Palestrina, including three selections of his Offertorium.

The concert takes place in the majestic and acoustically superb setting of St. Paul’s Basilica, adding depth to an evening of reverence and magic. On previous visits to Soundstreams, Tõnu Kaljuste and the EPCC have premiered several Canadian works, and this year is no exception with the world premiere of a new work by Estonian/Canadian composer Omar Daniel, based on the sonnet “Antarktos” by H. P. Lovecraft.

Returning to Toronto for the sixth time since 2000 under Soundstreams auspices, EPCC concerts usually sell out, so don’t miss your chance to experience this deeply-fulfilling international collaboration!

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REPERTOIRE
Arvo Pärt
Magnificat (1989)
Nunc Dimittis (2001)
Dopo la Vittoria (1996, rev. 1998)
Kanon Pokajanen (1997)

Palestrina
Benedictus es Domine,
Ave Maria, Laudate
Dominum from
Offertorium (1593)

Omar Daniel
Antarktos Monodies (2023)
WORLD PREMIERE

ARTISTS
Tõnu Kaljuste
Conductor

The Estonian
Philharmonic
Chamber Choir

EPCC wishes to thank the ESTONIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL for its generous support of this tour by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir.

Learn more about the choir at epcc.ee and epcc.tv and https://www.facebook.com/kammerkoor/.

Recordings are available on ECM, Ondine, Altus, BIS, Harmonia Mundi, Toccata, Naïve, and other labels.

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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

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