Järvi receives honorary role for work with youth orchestras

Conductor Neeme Järvi has been named an honorary member of the Estonian Association of Symphony Orchestras, ERR reported. He received the certificate at an ERSO concert at Estonia Concert Hall on November 13, in recognition of his contribution to youth orchestras and his role in bringing symphony orchestras to the Song Festival.

Although Järvi has conducted professional symphony orchestras around the world, he has also maintained close ties with youth and amateur orchestras. He has conducted the Nationwide Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Järvi Academy Youth Symphony Orchestra and other youth ensembles.

The November 13 concert also featured Eugen Kapp’s Suite from the ballet “Kalevipoeg.” Several sections of the suite have been performed by combined symphony orchestras at Song Festivals. The first movement is also due to be performed at the 2028 Song Festival.

The Estonian Association of Symphony Orchestras represents youth and amateur symphony orchestras. It has 27 member orchestras with a total of 865 musicians. Previous honorary members include Mati Uffert, Eve Luha, Tonio Tamra, Jüri-Ruut Kangur, Toivo Peäske and Kaido Otsing.