If you want to listen to famous Estonian bagpipers like Jakob Kilström, Tõnu Eslon, and Jakob Ratsov from Kuusalu; Andres Metsniit from Muhumaa; Jaan Piht from Saaremaa, and of course, the virtuosos from Hiiumaa, Juhan and Aleksander Maaker, then it must be acknowledged that you are a hundred years too late. These bagpipe giants are no longer able to perform concerts themselves, but their music lives on through Cätlin Mägi and her bagpipe students from the University of Tartu’s Viljandi Culture Academy.
During the concert, you will hear old tunes that have inspired dancing for at least 150 years, as well as more recent compositions by contemporary creators—details of whom will be revealed during the performance. So, bring your earplugs and come listen to the bagpipes!
Cätlin Mägi – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
Helery Kõrvemaa – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
Kadri Allikmäe – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
Karolin Übner – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
Kerli Kislõi – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
Merili Kask – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
Susanna Viktoria Mõtsmees – Estonian bagpipes, jew’s harp, vocals
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* The prize “Inventive thought” was awarded to the bagpipe players of the Cätlin Mägi & Viljandi Academy of Culture, during whose performance the jury highlighted that it is a completely exceptional ensemble, an excellent solution was found for the instrument’s playing technical capabilities: “At times, it’s like modern music, beautiful patterns, witty.”
* The Viljandi Traditional Music Festival prize was won by Cätlin Mägi & Viljandi Culture Academy bagpipe players. You can listen to the group already at the next Viljandi Folk.
* The Estonian Folklore Archive award goes to Cätlin Mägi & the bagpipe players of the Viljandi Academy of Culture