“WILDLY BRIGHT” – EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITAL LIGHT SHOWS
During the darkest time of the year, Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 invites you to experience five light installations on urban nature and space in your hometown, where light and music intertwine.
Performances will take place from December 1st to 3rd in the Old Town at five different locations:
Performance “Imagine” at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM in the Commandant’s Garden
Performance “Raba” at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM on Harju Hill
Performance “Mets” at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM in Hirvepark
Performance “Blossom” at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM in Toompark
Performance “Maakene” at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM in Tornide Square
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/254681457628220/
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The performance “IMAGINE” tells the story of our home – Earth. The home which protection and care are the shared responsibility of all of us.
Music: John Lennon
Musical designer: Ivo Lille
Sound director: Kaarel Tamra
Narration: Nils-Mattias Steinberg
Performed by the Mixed Choir of the Ministry of Defence, conductor Edmar Tuul, soloist Jete-Pauline Ollep
Laser lights: Kullar Laiapea
Lighting: Taavi Veltmann
The performance “RABA” is a contemplation on the interconnectedness of the human soul, freedom, and nature. Just as the human soul needs care and attention, so does the bog, as an essential balance in our ecosystem.
Music: Haldi Välimäe
Musical designer: Ivo Lille
Lighting: Taavi Veltmann
Visual: Antti Aalmaa, Argo Valdmaa
Choreography: Mia Orm, Elisee Kask
Narration: Nils-Mattias Steinberg
The performance “METS” draws attention to the value and significance of the forest in human life. Every tree is a living, majestic member of a family that must be protected. Protecting the forest means protecting life.
Music: Mick Pedaja
Choreography: Mia Orm, Jete Piiriste, Saskia Valdmaa, Aurelia Käärats
Visual: Antti Aalmaa, Argo Valdmaa
Narration: Nils-Mattias Steinberg
The performance “BLOSSOM” tells the story of flowers and blooming as life with a beginning and an end. Sometimes when we feel buried, we are actually just planted.
Music: Kerli Kõiv
Choreography: Anett Leesment, Alexandra Lisete Kiir, Ronja Pinsel
Visual: Antti Aalmaa, Argo Valdmaa, Kerli Kõiv
Lighting: Javer Jaanus
The performance “MAAKENE” speaks of the relationship and attitude of humans toward our home planet. Our actions determine our fate, not the fate of the Earth. Earth endures. But what about us?
Music: Mick Pedaja
Choreography: Simo Kruusement, Mia Orm, Jete Piiriste, Saskia Valdmaa, Aurelia Käärats, Elisee Kask
Lighting: Ivar Piterskihh, Aaron Tugedam
Visual: Antti Aalmaa, Argo Valdmaa
Performances can be watched consecutively, with sufficient time in between to move to the next location. You can also attend different performances on different days, as you prefer and suits you best.