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Valter Soosalu: a guide to male choir music

The concert “Valter Soosalu teejuht meeskoorimuusikasse” (Valter Soosalu’s guide to male choir music) takes place on 28 January at the Estonia Concert Hall in Tallinn. The Estonian National Male Choir and conductor Valter Soosalu present the development of male choir music and works from different eras. The programme begins with the traditions of early European church music and moves to contemporary choral works. Heard are Gregorian chant and music by Perotinus, Britten, Poulenc, Saar and Kõrvits. Cultural-historical explanations are given by Marju Kõivupuu, and the conversation is led by Joonas Hellerma. The concert combines musical performances and historical commentary and suits culture lovers of all ages. The musical programme lasts about an hour and a half without an interval.