From Tallinn to Tel Aviv, for the 13th Time: MustonenFest, an Estonian-Israeli Music Festival

Enjoying the unifying power of culture: MustonenFest, the long-standing festival, is a unique Estonian initiative by the beloved conductor and musical director Andres Mustonen. This year as well, it brings the best soloists and ensembles from Estonia who join leading local forces for an exciting cultural encounter with Israeli audiences across the country. Despite all the challenges, Estonian artists continue to come to Israel out of a true sense of mission to make music, perform excellent concerts, and allow us all to enjoy the unifying power of culture.

This year's festival program: especially rich and diverse, ranging from magnificent oratorios by Handel and masterpieces by Mozart and Verdi, through the spiritual world of the renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, to sweeping fusion performances combining Nordic jazz, oriental music, and innovative arrangements of classics. All performed with vitality and hope, in the free spirit of Maestro Mustonen.

Guests from Estonia: The legendary ensemble Hortus Musicus, opera and Eurovision star soprano Elina Nechayeva, opera singers Aule Urb (mezzo-soprano), Anto Õnnis (tenor), and Alvar Tiisler (bass). Members of the Art Jazz Quartet: Jaak Sooäär (guitar), Taavo Remmel (double bass), Tanel Ruben (drums), and cellist Hagit Glazer.

Israeli participants: Barrocade Orchestra, Intuitive Project ensemble (Julie Vardi - vocals, Iark Obraztsov - piano). Soloists: Opera singers Maayan Licht (soprano) and Alon Harari (countertenor). Musicians: Svetlana Vest (piano, harpsichord), Ofira Yitzhaki (piano), and Yoram Youngerman (viola).

Locations across the country: Tel Aviv Culture Palace (Zucker Hall), Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Red Sea Music Center Eilat, Savyon Culture Center, Rappaport Hall Haifa, Weil Auditorium Kfar Shmaryahu, Kiryat Ye'arim Church Abu Ghosh, Studio Annette Tel Aviv, Ma'alot-Tarshiha Culture Palace, Ashdod Performing Arts Center, Eshkol Payis Netanya, Eden-Tamir Center Ein Kerem, and the Museum of Islamic Art Jerusalem.

MustonenFest

February 13-28, 2026

Ticket prices: 25-180 NIS

For the full program and tickets: 053-522-8781 | tallinntlv.co.il