ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
April 9th, 1987; the programme consisted of Estonian symphonic works.
In July 1990 a tour to Sweden took place; the programme consisted of Swedish,
Estonian, German and Italian music. The orchestra was received well. Sture Carlsson,
the director of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, said:
This orchestra is magnificent, especially the strings. The programme was difficult both for the
orchestra and the audience (Wagner, Verdi, Pärt, Lidholm) but the reception was very warm. 1
As the chief conductor Lilje resigned from his post and settled in Finland
(September 1990), the vacant post was offered to Leo Krämer, a well-known and
appreciated German musician, organist and conductor. Krämer refused because of the
economic conditions, but agreed to become the first visiting conductor. In September
1990 ERSO together with Leo Krämer visited Speyer (Germany); the town was
celebrating its 2000th anniversary
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