KARL AUGUST HERMANN JUBILEE WEEK – 175!
On September 23rd, 175 years will have passed since the birth of Estonian composer, musicologist, linguist and cultural figure Karl August Hermann. We celebrate his legacy through music, ideas and encounters. We invite everyone to take part in the events of Karl August Hermann’s 175th Jubilee Week!
September 23rd
PÕLTSAMAA
4PM Speech gathering at the Karl August Hermann monument
Speakers include representatives of Põltsamaa Municipality, the Estonian Students’ Society, Põltsamaa Museum and the Karl August Hermann Centre.
5PM Concert by the Estonian Students’ Society Men’s Choir at Põltsamaa Church
“Brothers, Let Us Step Forward!”
Tickets €10/5 from Piletitasku and at the door
TARTU
6PM Wreath-laying ceremony at Karl August Hermann’s grave at
Tartu Uus-Jaani Cemetery
Speakers include representatives of the City of Tartu, Tartu City Council, the Estonian Students’ Society and the Karl August Hermann Centre.
8PM Concert by the Estonian Students’ Society Men’s Choir at
Tartu St. Mary’s Church “Brothers, Let Us Step Forward!”
Tickets €10/5 from Piletitasku and at the door
September 25th
TALLINN
4 PM Seminar at the Olavi Hall of the House of the Blackheads
“Karl August Hermann 175”
Speakers include Ilona Kolberg and Pille Lill from the Karl August Hermann Centre,
Anu Kõlar from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Rutt Tänav from
Põltsamaa Museum, and others.
6 PM Record Release Concert by the Estonian Students’ Society Men’s Choir at the House of the Blackheads “Brothers, Let Us Step Forward!”
Tickets €10/5 from Piletitasku and at the door
October 1st
PÕLTSAMAA
4 PM “Hermann and His Contemporaries” at Põltsamaa Library
In conversation: writer Imbi Paju and musician Pille Lill
6 PM Concert “Beautiful Are You, My Homeland” at Põltsamaa Cultural Centre
Performers: Põltsamaa musical ensembles