Duo Ruut & Estonian National Male Choir
Duration: 75 min
Needs amplification, suitable outdoors
Original compositions and arrangements
Duo Ruut: Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi
Conductor: Mikk Üleoja
Duo Ruut’s sound is based on the common ground that two young Estonian musicians and songwriters, Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi have explored since coming together in 2017.
Their sound ties together a single Estonian kannel and two distinct voices. Inspired by the traditions of their Estonian heritage, they draw influence from both the beliefs of different cultures and their own contemporary and emotive songwriting. During the last couple of years they have performed in more than 20 countries around the world – Germany, France, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Norway, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Japan, Lithuania, Finland, Estonia etc.
In this program, Duo Ruut’s intimate sound world is joined by the 46-member Estonian National Male Choir, adding depth, resonance, and a powerful choral dimension. The programme features songs from Duo Ruut’s album Ilmateade (2025), arranged for male choir by Kuldar Schüts, alongside works by Veljo Tormis, Justė Janulytė, and Leonardo Schiavo.