Just an hour from Tallinn, in the small city of Rapla, the Rapla Church Music Festival has grown into a nationwide event showcasing top Estonian and international artists. Performances span from village churches to grand manor houses, featuring classical masterpieces and large-scale works. Since 2010, the festival has included the International Rapla Summer Academy, and is led by artistic director Pille Lill and organised by the PLMF Music Fund.

July 10 at 19:00
Rapla Church
FESTIVAL OPENING CONCERT – DEDICATION
Baroque Orchestra Barrocada
Chamber Choir Moran Singers (Israel)
Soloists: Tom Ben Yishai (soprano), Sharon Yelin (alto)
Tenors: Omri Aizenbud, Noam Perl Treves
Baritone: Alvar Tiisler
Choirmaster: Tom Karni (Israel)
Conductor: Andres Mustonen
Program: J. D. Zelenka – Missa Votiva, T. L. de Victoria
*Announcement of the Raplamaa Young Musician 2025 Grand Prix winner
*Preceded at 18:00 by a conversation with Bishop Anti Toplaan of the EELC Saare-Lääne Diocese

July 12 at 19:00
Järvakandi Church
STRING VIRTUOSOS
Johanna Vahermägi (viola), Yevgeniy Kostrytskyy (violin, Ukraine)
Program: Works by Mozart, Martinů, Silvestrov, Halvorsen, and others

July 13 at 19:00
Rapla Cultural Centre
ORATORIO AND OPERA GALA
In cooperation with the Carlo Bergonzi Verdi Academy
Opera singers from the 11th Rapla International Summer Academy
World-renowned tenor Fabio Armiliato (Italy)
Piano: Simone Marziali (Italy)
Program: Famous arias, duets, art songs, and more

July 15 at 19:00
Käru Church
STRING QUARTET CAMERATA MUSICA
Sigrid Kuulmann (violin), Elisabeth Härmand (violin)
Johanna Vahermägi (viola), Andreas Lend (cello)
Program: Works by Pärt, Kõrvits, Eller, Grieg

July 18 at 19:00
Vigala Church
DUO OBSOLUTE
Jaanika Kuusik (soprano), Riivo Kallasmaa (oboe)
Guest artist: Anna-Liisa Eller (kantele)
Program: Estonian sacred folk chorales, Gregorian chant, and early polyphony

July 20 at 19:00
Saku Church
HEAVENLY SOUNDS
Kadri Kõrvek (soprano, Estonian National Opera), Tiia Tenno (piano)
Program: Works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and others

July 22 at 19:00
Hageri Church
WONDERFUL SPAIN
Mari-Liis Uibo (violin), Kirill Ogorodnikov (guitar), Andres Uibo (organ)
Program: Works by Lorenzo, Cabezon, Rodrigo, Sarasate, and others

July 25 at 19:00
Vahastu Church
EVERYTHING TURNS INTO SONG
Hedvig Hanson (vocals), Taavo Remmel (double bass), Marek Talts (guitar)
Program: Original compositions, secular and sacred music

July 27 at 19:00
Rapla Church
FESTIVAL CLOSING CONCERT – TALLINN BRASS ACADEMY
Trumpeters: Priit Aimla, Jüri Leiten, Ivar Tillemann, Neeme Ots, Märt Metsla, Mihkel Kallip, Laur Keller
French Horns: Kreete Jacob, Jürnas Rähni, Kalle Koppel, Rait Erikson
Trombones: Aabi Ausmaa, Toomas Vana, Peeter Margus, Hendrik Jaak Sepp, Guido Kongas
Tubas: Cornelius Jacobeit, Urmas Kõiv
Percussion: Robert Markus Ridbeck, Rein Roos
Conductor: Jaan Ots
Program: Works by Verdi, Mussorgsky, Steiner, and others