ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
The
orchestra is very disciplined and has an absolute professional level. The instrumentalists have
good technical and musical qualities, but this is the most important thing.
There is a strong basis and it is possible to build something on it. 2
On the decision of the Art Council of ERSO, the post of the chief conductor was
given to Arvo Volmer in 1993. In October 1993 ERSO accomplished under the baton of
its chief conductor ArvoVolmer a successful tour in Germany, which lasted for a month.
1
Sirp ja Vasar 14 Sept. 1984.
2
Kodumaa 26 Sept. 1990.
The final concert was given in Münich. The orchestra took part in the international
festival for symphony orchestras, Europa Musicale.
The organisers of the festival expressed their thanks for the successful
performance. The programmes included Dawn by Eller, Violin Concerto No. 2 by
Tubin, Zeitraum by Tüür and the Third Symphony by Pärt