The Academic Women’s Choir of the University of Tartu: 80. Concert-performance "Giving Voice"

In March 2025 The Academic Women’s Choir of the University of Tartu is celebrating its 80th anniversary!

Anniversaries are a time to step beyond the traditional choral world and surprise the audience with a new form of expression. A unique concert-performance, “Giving Voice”, is in the making, brought to the stage by director Maria Usk, dramaturge Maria-Lee Liivak, and conductor Triin Koch.

“Giving Voice” is a profound tribute to the essence of women and the voice passed down from mothers to daughters, echoing through centuries—from ancient songs to modern whispers. It is a story of women’s strength and fragility, silence and making oneself heard, remembering and forgetting. The production weaves together beautiful choral pieces, ranging from classical works to contemporary compositions, creating a diverse and captivating soundscape.

The concert-performance will be in Estonian, with an explanation of the production available in the program for English-speaking audience members.