Sounds hidden in history
Tallinn is home to numerous buildings that tell important chapters of our history. Some were built in the 16th century, while others rose during the Soviet era or the first period of Estonian independence. Among these buildings are cinemas, places of worship, and granaries, as well as cultural centers and schoolhouses. Despite their apparent differences, these buildings share a common feature: they have almost always echoed with music of all kinds, from classical to jazz and from club beats to folk.
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Texts by:
Brigitta Davidjants, Maarja Malmet,
Greta-Liisa Aro, Jelizaveta Bukina
(Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre)
Preface:
Brigitta Davidjants
Sound recording:
EMC Productions OÜ
Project management:
Kristel Pedak, Tallinn Culture and Sports Department
Tallinn Culture & Sports Department
Vabaduse väljak 10, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
e-mail: kultuursport@tallinnlv.ee
Music samples used
Sakala Centre – 10 Years of Jazzkaar. Archival Materials of Estonian Public Broadcasting
Cinema Sõprus – Whirl & Mayer „Streets At Night – Radio Edit 2005“
St Nicholas‘ Church – If Instruments Could Speak. Aime Tampere ja Tiit Kiik. Archival Materials of Estonian Public Broadcasting
Von Krahl – Ajukaja “She Funk”
Meder Hall – Gustav Adolf Grammar School Anthem. Authors: Heiki Vilep and Piret Rips
House of the Blackheads – Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Peter Spissky: A. Vivaldi: Concerto for Strings in G Minor, RV 157, III Movement Allegro
The Teachers’ House – Five O’Clock Music… Horre Zeiger – 65. Archival Materials of Estonian Public Broadcasting
Ait – Minu Isa Oli Ausus Ise „Lahtilükkamise laul“
Old Town Music House – Johansons „Hingamine“. Authors: Pärt Johanson, Jaak Johanson, Mae Kivilo
Kinomaja – Vaiko Eplik „Soorebased“
Russian Cultural Centre – Friedrich Kaasik, John Pori’s Orchestra „Mulgimaale“. Estonian National Library DIGAR