🎶 Classical Hugs International Music Festival 2025 🎉
The 11th "Classical Hugs" International Music Festival promotes the development of cultural and musical ties between Estonia, Western Europe, Asia and America.
The festival presents concerts by world-class musicians:
- 🎻 Violinists
- 🎶 Violists
- 🎻 Cellists
- 🎹 Pianists
Festival artists represent many countries: Estonia, USA, Ukraine, Switzerland, Austria, England, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Finland, Portugal, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Lithuania, Serbia, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Australia
2025 Festival concerts will be held in 3 Estonian cities:
- Tallinn
- Tartu
- as well as in Riga (Latvia)
🎻 Festival Orchestra
Classical Hugs International Orchestra was founded in 2022. The orchestra includes musicians from various orchestras in Estonia — "Vanemuine" (Tartu), Narva City Symphony Orchestra, orchestras of Latvia, Finland, and virtuosos from different countries, which contributes to the creation of an ensemble of the highest quality.
Main conductor: Anatoly Shchura (Estonia)
Conductors-in-Residence 2025: Lilian Kaive (Estonia), Rui Marques (Stavanger Orchestra, Norway), and Sherin Kim (USA)
🎻 Festival Mission
Hugs are a simple expression of human warmth. A classic hug is an expression of affection through music. To show how music can bring love and peace around the globe.
✨ One evening. A hundred hearts. One unforgettable musical experience! 🎵💜