Festival Glasperlenspiel presents:
Sun, March 29th at 5 pm, St. John’s church (Jaani kirik), Tallinn
Palm Sunday Concert
MOZART. REQUIEM – special chamber edition
Elina Nechayeva (soprano), Aule Urb (mezzo soprano, Estonian National Opera), Anto Õnnis (tenor), Alvar Tiisler (bass-baritone), Piret Aidulo (organ), Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta (concert master Arvo Leibur), conductor Andres Mustonen
I Requiem aeternam. Kyrie
II Dies irae
III Tuba mirum
IV Rex tremendae
V Recordare
VI Confutatis
VII Lacrimosa
VIII Domine Jesu
IX Hostias
X Sanctus
XI Benedictus
XII Agnus Dei. Lux aeterna. Requiem aeternam
Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta’s unique artistic style encompasses not only the masterworks of the classical repertoire, but innovative cross-art form projects and a vigorous commissioning program. The orchestra’s repertoire spanning over centuries, entwines old music with new, from Bach to Piazzolla, from Pärt to Vähi.
Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta introduces to the listeners the music from the past as a live, breathing, joyful organism and proves that every type of music could bring freshness to the mind, warm the soul and give energy. It is only up to thinking and attitude. The resulting sense of energy and individuality is one of the most commented-upon elements of Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta concert experience.
During the last decade Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta performed in Switzerland and Austria, in Italy. Lithuania and Finland, in Germany and Belgium, in Brazil, Argentina and Chile, in Argentina and Uruguay and also took part at international music festivals like Ars Musica in Brussels, Festival Pianistico Internazionale di Brescia e Bergamo, Mittelfest and Emilia Romagna in Italy, Oleg Kagan International Music Festival in Kreuth am Tegernsee in Germany, Saint Petersburg Easter Festival in Russia, Iitti Music Festival in Finland, Riga Music Festival Artissimo in Latvia.
Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta has played on many prestigious stages in Europe, Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Grand Hall of Saint Petersburg Philharmonia in Russia, Cologne Philharmonic Hall among them, getting high acclaim for each concert.
In Estonia Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta played at International Tallinn Organ Festival, at Suure-Jaani Music Festival, at Kuressaare Chamber Music Days, at MustonenFest in Tallinn, and of course at Festival Glasperlenspiel in Tartu.
Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta’s Artistic Director and Chief Conductor is Andres Mustonen. His conducting style is unusual for its spontaneity, improvisation and radiant artistry. He expresses his unique world-vision and perception of music in every single piece. His activity as a conductor follows the timeline of music history from early to contemporary music, putting the stress on oratorios, passions, dramas and symphonic music. Andres Mustonen has developed a wide circle of musician friends with whom he shares ideas and principles. He says, “I never share the stage with someone I don’t know, don’t consider my friend or don’t love”.
Organizers:
Peeter Vähi – artistic director
Tiina Jokinen – executive director
Kadri Kiis – producer, accountant
Kaidi Ugandi – manager of Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta
Meeta Vardja – musicologist, editor of concert booklet
Mart Kivisild – design
Olavi Sööt – co-producer, video, logistics
Reno Hekkonens – marketing director, PR
Johannes Vähi – co-producer, webmaster, sound engineering, logistics
Rebeca Birk – social media
Special thanks: Kaupo Kiis, Kristel Leppik
Next Glasperlenspiel: July 9th – 14th, 2026
