ESTONIA’S MUSICAL AMBASSADORS COME TO TOWN

When 32 Estonian voices fill the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater on Aug. 20, audiences will witness something remarkable: the living embodiment of a nation that literally sang itself to freedom. The Tartu Academic Male Choir, now in its 113th year, is a testament to the power of collective voice in the face of oppression. Founded in 1912 in Estonia’s cultural capital, this volunteer ensemble has survived Soviet occupation, multiple conductors and the challenges of keeping men engaged in choral singing. Their Frederick performance, hosted by the Choral Arts Society of Frederick, showcases a unique cultural exchange where local CASF families will house the visiting singers — a first for the organization. Former CASF member Meelis Jõesaar, now a tenor with

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