OPUS MIRUM 2026 Electronic Vocal Music Festival Opens the Door to a New Sound World Born from the Interaction of the Human Voice and Electronic Sound
OPUS MIRUM 2026 Electronic Vocal Music Festival opens the door to a new sound world born from the interaction of the human voice and electronic sound.
The two parts of the Finno-Ugric mystery diptych will be performed at St Elizabeth’s Church in Pärnu on two consecutive Saturdays: on 31 October, the first part, Creation and End, will be presented, followed by the world premiere of the second part, Finno-Ugric Laments, on 7 November. The performers are Kai Kallastu (soprano), Hans-Gunter Lock and Andrus Kallastu (electronics). Admission with a MUSICA SACRA concert series ticket.
On three consecutive afternoons, 4, 5 and 6 November, surprise concerts at the Museum of New Art in Pärnu will feature classics of electronic vocal music alongside works by Estonian composers. The performers are Kai Kallastu (soprano), Leonora Palu (flutes) and Andrus Kallastu (electronics). Admission with a Museum of New Art ticket.
The introductory session of the STAGE SPACE workshop, taking place at Cultural Club Tempel on 3 November, aims to introduce participants to the principal technical and creative possibilities of contemporary stage space in the performing arts and provide their first hands-on experience with sound, lighting and video technology. The workshop will be led by Hans-Gunter Lock (composer), Andres Tölp (arts manager), Gerhard Lock (composer) and Andrus Kallastu (composer).
Information and registration:
https://forms.gle/JZrcoSanjCiXrRko7
Supported by: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, City of Pärnu
In cooperation with: St Elizabeth’s Church in Pärnu, Cultural Club Tempel, Museum of New Art in Pärnu, Pärnu Opera, Opus Mirum
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