Vahastu Church
July 10 at 7 PM
CLASSICS IN JAZZ – ArtTrio
Toivo Unt (double bass), Tiit Joamets (percussion), Mai Rosenroth (violin)
and Janne Ševtšenko (soprano, Estonian National Opera)
PROGRAMME
Claude Bolling (1930–2020)
- Romance (from Suite for Violin and Jazz Trio)
- Ragtime
Madis Järvi (*1988)
- The Tears of Dawn /
- Through the Darkness, Into the Light /
These are two chamber miniatures by Madis Järvi.
Reynaldo Hahn (1874–1947), performed by coloratura soprano Sibyl Sanderson (1864–1903)
L'énamourée
Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924)
Musetta´s Waltz Song Quando Men Vo - from the opera La Bohème
Dainius Pulauskas (*1960)
- Chestnut Blossom
- La Palma
Lembit Saarsalu (*1948)
Lend Üle Kõrbe / Flight across the desert
Eino Tamberg (1930–2010)
Sally laul Misty Town / Sally’s Song “Misty Town”
from the opera The Iron Home (Raudne kodu)
Rein Rannap (*1953)
Raagus sõnad / Withered words
Olav Ehala (*1950)
Siin on oja / Here is a stream
Robert Jürjendal (*1966)
Väike järv / Small lake
Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994)
So Dance Samba
TOIVO UNT is the creator and arranger of ArtTrio, and has always been fascinated by combining classical, jazz, and improvisational music. The ensemble’s distinctive sound is shaped by the unique blend of vibraphone and violin. He has performed in many international groups, including Scan Trio, Baltic Quartet, Spirit of Life Ensemble (USA), Art of Trio (Japan, USA, Estonia), and many others. Toivo Unt has long been drawn to the fusion of classical and jazz music. At the Estonian National Opera, he has also been the creator and driving force behind several jazz ballet productions.
MAI ROSENROTH-UNT completed her master’s degree at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and continued her studies at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. She has performed with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, appeared as a soloist, and participated in various chamber ensembles and contemporary music projects.
TIIT JOAMETS graduated in percussion from the Royal Conservatory of Flanders (BA), the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (MA Cum Laude), and studied vibraphone in rhythmic music at the Georg Ots Tallinn Music School. He has participated in various ensembles and projects in both classical and jazz music. Tiit is also a member of the Estonian Percussion Group.
JANNE ŠEVTŠENKO graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music in 1998 in the vocal class of Anu Kaal. From 1992 to 2004, she sang in the choir of the Estonian National Opera. Since 2004, she has been a soloist there. As an opera soloist, Janne Ševtšenko made her debut in 1999 as Zerlina in Don Giovanni. She has performed solo parts in Christmas Oratorio and collaborated with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, the Pärnu City Orchestra, and several Estonian ensembles. She also played the role of Inessa Armand in the film All My Lenins (1997). Janne Ševtšenko has also sung in the animated films Peter's Journey to the Moon, Blinky Bill, Shark Tale, Shrek the Third, and Frank & Wendy.