Kirill Gerstein, 19 July 2024
The Pärnu Music Festival culminates with a grand final concert. The Russian-American concert pianist, Berlin-based Kirill Gerstein, performing Rachmaninoff’s passionate Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the Estonian Festival Orchestra and Paavo Järvi.
Interview link (English interview at 2:32): https://klassikaraadio.err.ee/1609389949/delta-19-juulil-parnu-kristjan-hallik-kaupo-kikkas-parimus-ja-pruukost/a20d416a5657b5bf03b5fc4d2a2fe619
Alisa Weilerstein, 18 July 2024
The renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein will perform as a soloist with the Estonian Festival Orchestra at the first of the two final concerts. This is the first time the acclaimed musician has visited Estonia, and she will present what is considered a pivotal work in the cello repertoire: Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor. The American cellist will discuss the unique introspective narrative style of the instrumental concerto, her approach to its tonal qualities, and a special solo cello project that intertwines contemporary music with Bach’s cello suites. (Journalist: Johanna Mängel, ERR Klassikaraadio)
Interview link (English interview at 01:08): https://klassikaraadio.err.ee/1609389040/delta-18-juulil-parnu-festival-raimond-magi-helena-tulve-paavo-jarvi/2a06ba14ca801817876575ad3bff7959
Ksenija Sidorova, 12 July 2024
The brilliant accordionist Ksenija Sidorova will perform as a soloist with the Estonian Festival Orchestra. Renowned as one of the world’s leading classical accordionists and a passionate advocate of contemporary music, she has gained acclaim for her performances of Erkki-Sven Tüür’s accordion concerto. What captivated her about Tõnu Kõrvitsa’s new work? How did her collaboration with Paavo Järvi begin a decade ago? And, if asked, would this top-tier accordionist be able to delight a village fete with a lively accordion tune?
Interview link (English interview at 00:40): https://klassikaraadio.err.ee/1609384222/delta-12-juulil-otse-parnust-kristjan-jarvi-tonu-korvits-maimu-berg/b53817fc566424c5bf24c4387f591ef8
Mirian Khukhunaishvili, Järvi Academy conducting course participant, 11 July 2024
Georgian conductor Mirian Khukhunaishvili has recently won the Paavo Järvi Scholarship and the public vote at the international competition held by the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra’s conducting academy. One of the prizes includes participation in the conducting courses of the Järvi Academy in the summer in Pärnu. (Journalists: Miina Pärn & Lisete Velt, ERR Klassikaraadio)
Interview link (English interview at 00:44): https://klassikaraadio.err.ee/1609383394/delta-11-juulil-parnu-muusikafestivali-eri/efee85aaad753c05fdd35f56c9c50a9a
