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Alo Ritsing Birthday Concert

On our rehearsal on November 26, we celebrated our choir director, Alo Ritsing, turning 89 with a small concert and a festive get-together. His long journey with the Forestalia male choir will come to an end in December and we thanked him for all the effort he has put in. We also reminisced about the choir’s early days and events from its history. Mayor Urmas Klaas was there as well and greeted Tartu’s honorary citizen – that was lovely!

The planned pear tree planting was postponed until spring due to below-zero temperatures.

Silvicola 45

Forestalia’s overseas trip in October took us to Riga. We took part in the 45th anniversary celebration of the Latvian forestry men’s choir Silvicola, listened to the concert, and sang as well. Our joint piece was Mihkel Lüdig’s “Koit” — performed by a combined choir of 50 singers, it sounded truly powerful and manly!

The birthday celebration and concert were held at the Imanta Cultural Palace, which really did live up to its name. Our Latvian friends expressed a wish to visit us in Estonia next spring.

48th singing camp in Räpina

Our 48th singing camp will take place in Räpina (Põlva County) from 26th to 30th of July 2021.
 
On 30th of July there will be a concert in two parts: I part at 18.00 in Räpina church, II part at 19.00 in Räpina School of Horticulture. Our conductors are Alo and Made Ritsing.
 
The entrance is free!