Estonian National Opera Christmas Concert

December 10, 2026 in Tallinn St. John’s Church

Duration: 1 h

PROGRAMME
Franz Schubert Mass in A-flat major, D 678

Conductor: Arvo Volmer
Soloists:
Chorus Master: Heli Jürgenson
Estonian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra

Franz Schubert’s Mass in A-flat major is one of the composer’s most radiant and expressive large-scale sacred works, intertwining deep inner peace, gentle lyricism, and exalted grandeur. This composition bears the melodic beauty so characteristic of Schubert’s music and opens before the listener a rich sound world that moves from intimate devotion to powerful spiritual elevation.

In the Mass, both human sensitivity and heavenly clarity resonate at once. Its musical language is warm, soulful, and expansive, offering the listener an opportunity to pause from everyday life and immerse themselves in music’s pure sonority. Here, Schubert creates an exceptional balance between prayer, dramatic expression, and luminous hope, making the work especially fitting for the peaceful holiday season.