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Estonian Music Days 2026 (Part 4)
Author: Simon Cummings
Publication: 5against4
Description: Tähe-Lee Liiv gave a recital “Only 21st Century”, praised for its clarity and expressive control, especially in music by Magnus Lindberg. The performance highlighted her versatility across challenging contemporary works, including premieres by Alireza Farajianhamedani and Liisa Hõbepappel.
Et väikesest saaks suur
Author: Edith-Helen Ulm
Publication: Sirp
Description: The new “Only…” mini-concert series at Tallinn Town Hall opened with pianist Tähe-Lee Liiv performing contemporary premieres alongside 20th-century Nordic and French piano music. The review praises the modern short-concert format as a promising way to bring both tourists and locals into Tallinn’s historic venues through accessible, high-quality cultural experiences.
LHV uue heliloomingu autasu pälvis Marianna Liik
Author: Aktuaalne kaamera
Publication: ETV / ERR
Description: Marianna Liik won the LHV New Music Award for her piece “Lahtirullumine” for piano and chamber orchestra, selected from 67 works by 43 composers. The work was first performed at the Estonian Music Days, with Tähe-Lee Liiv as soloist together with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.
Only… Tallinna Raekojas algab minikontsertide sari
Author: Reet Weidebaum / Aktuaalne kaamera
Publication: ETV / ERR
Description: This report appears on “Aktuaalne kaamera,” Estonia’s main national television news broadcast (ERR/ETV). In the segment, composer Liisa Hõbepappel talks about her newly written piece, created for pianist Tähe-Lee Liiv, and about the upcoming mini-concert in the “Only…” series.
Klassikaline muusika kohandub kiire elutempoga
Author: Kultuuritoimetus
Publication: Postimees
Description: A new mini-concert series “Only…” debuts at Tallinn Town Hall, offering 20–30 minute classical music performances designed for today’s fast-paced lifestyle. The opening program features pianist Tähe-Lee Liiv performing two sets: “Only 21st Century” with contemporary Finnish and Estonian works, and “Only 20th Century” featuring music by Rautavaara and Debussy. The concerts also connect to her upcoming international recording project in Italy focused on Finnish piano music.
Arvo Pärt, The Composer of Silence: A Biography
Author: Twan Geurts
Publication: Balans
Description: A fascinating biographical reportage of one of the world’s greatest living composers. Chapter 3 includes description of pianist Tähe-Lee Liiv’s connections to Arvo Pärt.
Kultuurkapitali aastapreemiate gala
Publication: ETV2 / ERR
Description: The "Palett" Gala for the annual awards of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, staged by Oliver Reimann.