Veljo tormis (1930–2017)
In memorial of one of the most famous Estonian composer Veljo Tormis the committee of the 4th International Music Olympiad chose him as the composer of the olympiad. You can research about him on the website of the Estonian Music Information Centre.
For the olympiad, please listen to four pieces composed by Veljo Tormis:
1) "Raua needmine" / "Curse upon Iron"
Video from cultural movie "Kaleva hääled". Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. © 2010 Eesti Rahvusringhääling.
2) "Virmalised" / "Northern Lights"
From the cycle "Winter Patterns". Ellerhein Girls' Choir, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme. © 2009/2010 Ellerhein, Estonian Broadcasting Corporation.
3) "Ingerimaa õhtud", osa 1 / "Ingrian Evenings", Part 1 - Röntüškä 1
From the cycle "Forgotten Peoples". Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. © 1992 ECM Records.
4) "Jaanilaul" / "St. John's Song"
From the cycle "Estonian Calendar Songs". Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Paul Hillier, ©2010 Harmonia Mundi, USA.
For the olympiad, please listen to four pieces composed by Veljo Tormis:
1) "Raua needmine" / "Curse upon Iron"
Video from cultural movie "Kaleva hääled". Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. © 2010 Eesti Rahvusringhääling.
2) "Virmalised" / "Northern Lights"
From the cycle "Winter Patterns". Ellerhein Girls' Choir, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme. © 2009/2010 Ellerhein, Estonian Broadcasting Corporation.
3) "Ingerimaa õhtud", osa 1 / "Ingrian Evenings", Part 1 - Röntüškä 1
From the cycle "Forgotten Peoples". Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. © 1992 ECM Records.
4) "Jaanilaul" / "St. John's Song"
From the cycle "Estonian Calendar Songs". Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Paul Hillier, ©2010 Harmonia Mundi, USA.
Translations
tormis_curse_upon_the_iron_translation.pdf |
tormis_northen_lights_st_john´s_songtranslation.pdf |
tormis_ingrian_evenings_translation.pdf |