‘Kirjad Koju’ (Letters to Home) is a deeply moving program that draws upon the poignant and often heart-wrenching stories of individuals during the turbulent times of wartime. The touching accounts of refugees, heartfelt letters penned by young soldiers serving bravely in the trenches, and the intricate narratives of those who were captured provide powerful emotional insights that merit remembrance, particularly within the context of today's world, where such stories resonate deeply. The works of notable composers such as Mahler, Eisler, Butterworth, Somervell, Gurney, Warlock, and Poulenc intertwine these compelling stories through their evocative and rich music. ‘Kirjad Koju’ stands as a collaborative effort featuring the remarkably talented Estonian pianist Johan Randvere and the captivating Estonian actor Risto Vaidla, both of whom contribute to the program's profound impact.
GEORGE BUTTERWORTH
Bredon Hill
The lads in their hundreds
On the idle hill of summer
Is my team ploughing
GUSTAV MAHLER
Der Tamboursg’sell
Revelge
HANNS EISLER
Die Heimkehr
ARTHUR SOMERVELL
White in the moon
There pass the careless people
IVOR GURNEY
In Flanders
GABRIEL FAURÉ
Les berceaux
PETER WARLOCK
The night
FRANCIS POULENC
Lune d’Avril
BASTIAAN WISTENBURG
Here dead we lie
Now hollow fires burn out to black
