Cecilia

Estonia

“We play folk tunes that originate from different parts all over Estonia. On the whole we are an instrumental ensemble, however, every once in a while we also take up singing. We choose our pieces according to how they fascinate us to improvise.

We have been active, with short intermissions, for about eight years. We are, first and foremost, a recorder ensemble using all kinds of recorders in different lengths as well as various rhythm instruments (tabla, xylophone, drum, bells, etc). Neither can we do without a bowed instrument – psaltery.

The ensemble began playing renaissance music, this led to interest in baroque and the medieval time and by now we have discovered the charm of Estonian folk tunes. We are amazed at how well Estonian folk tunes lend themselves to improvization, and how truly meditative they are.

The ensemble Cecilia got its name after a flute and recorder studio in Nõmme, in Tallinn. Why Cecilia? The answer is simple, we believe that Musicians’ Patron Saint Cecilia keeps her eye on our errands and sends more ideas to interpret different musical styles.”

• Maire Tamm – recorders, rhythm instruments, psaltery, vocal
• Matthias Bolliger – recorders, rhythm instruments, psaltery, vocal
• Karl Viilmann – recorders, rhythm instruments, psaltery, vocal
• Marjam Tamm – recorders, rhythm instruments, psaltery, vocal
• Monika Ruusmaa – recorders, rhythm instruments, psaltery, vocal

• Marjam Tamm: +372 507 79 67 stuudiocecilia@hot.ee
• Maire Tamm: +372 539 986 27