Events, News

Upcoming Concerts in 2025

February 8th, 16:00 / Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Tampere, Finland

“Suomi Finland naturell” – collaborative performance with improvised and composed music, nature sounds and photography.

Noora Laiho (kantele), Robert Jürjendal (guitar), Harri Lundelin (photography)

Suomi Finland naturell concert poster

March 26th / Vanalinna Muusikamaja, Tallinn

Premiere of new piano piece composed by Robert Jürjendal.

Kai Taal (piano), Ralf Taal (piano)

March 26th, 19:00 / Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn

Kord me tuleme tagasi. Mõtisklusi Kaplinskist
Music based on the texts of and inspired by Jaan Kaplinski.
Estonian National Male Choir, Robert Jürjendal (guitar, electronics), Kadri Toomoja (organ). Conductor Mikk Üleoja.
Tickets available on Piletilevi.

Mõtisklusi Kaplinskist concert poster

News

“HAIHARA” – new album by Robert Jürjendal & Arve Henriksen

The new album “HAIHARA” by Robert Jürjendal & Arve Henriksen was released in January 2025 by the Norwegian record label Smalltown Supersound Records. The creative process for the album began in 2018 and recording took place in Finland, in the Haihara district near Tampere and in Mölnlycke, Sweden.

The material for “HAIHARA” was born while Robert Jürjendal was in a creative residence in Finland at the invitation of Tampere City Council. Intense recording sessions took place in a lakeside cabin at the edge of the forest, during which an entire album’s worth of music was completed in a week. Later, Arve Henriksen added layers of trumpet, vocals and electronics, enriching the works with his unique musical feeling.

Composers and musicians Robert Jürjendal (guitar, electronics) and Arve Henriksen (trumpet, keyboards, electronics) began their collaboration in 2013, when they completed the film music album “Victoria” inspired by the works of Knut Hamsun. They also shared the stage at Christmas Jazz 2018 with percussionist Madis Metsamart, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and conductor Kaspars Putniņš.

Although the album’s release was delayed for several years due to the pandemic, it is now available both physically in LP format and digitally. You can find more information and purchase the album through Boomkat.

Prolific Norwegian trumpeter and ECM veteran Arve Henriksen returns with Estonian guitarist/composer Robert Jürjendal in tow, matching his idiosyncratic shakuhachi-style melodic condensations with Jürjendal’s glassy electro-acoustic soundscapes and sonorous percussion. Fans of Jon Hassell & Brian Eno, Daniel Schmidt and Badalamenti, this one’s for you ✨ – Boomkat Product Review

HAIHARA album cover art.
“HAIHARA” album cover art
Interview

“Robert Jürjendal: tundlike sõrmede ja peene tajuga muusik” – interview by Marika Makarova

As the recipient of the 2024 Estonian Music Council’s prize for composition, a profile story about Robert was published in the December issue of Muusika magazine. In the article, Robert talks about his creative process, becoming a guitarist and guitar teacher, the influence of Robert Fripp’s “Guitar Craft” courses, his love of music, collaborations and solo albums, as well as his roots, childhood and family. The full-length interview (in Estonian) can be found on Marika Makarova’s website.

Robert Jürjendal. Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

Events, News

Concerts in Autumn 2024

September 8th, 17:00 / Anija mõis

“Aaviku Aedade Muusika on sündinud erinevatel aastaaegadel metsade, niitude ja rabade-äärses Aaviku talus, Harjumaal.  See on koht, kus kohtuvad iluaiad ja metsik loodus. Robert Jürjendali  looming on helikeelelt meloodiline ja värske harmooniaga. Kohati maisema tunnetusega uusromantism, kohati kosmilisema koega fantaasia.”

Robert Jürjendal (guitars, electronics), Anti Jürjendal (cello), Toomas Rull (percussion)

Aaviku Aedade Muusika 8. septembril Anija mõisas

September 19th, 18:00 / Aaviku talu

Looduse Omnibuss Aaviku talus
Robert Jürjendal ja Jaan Tammsalu

Bus trip from Tallinn to attend the concert at Aaviku talu. More information about the event can be found on the Looduse Omnibuss website.

September 30th, 13:00 / Nissi Põhikool

Robert Jürjendal

October 11th, 19:00 / Saku mõis

Muusikasse põimitud poeesia: Doris Kareva ja Robert Jürjendal

“Kui Dorise sõnades aimub salateadvuse puudutust; igaveses hingringis vahelduvad vari ja viiv, suik ja sillerdus, siis mõjub Roberti muusika hingele nagu valguse palsam, mis ammutab oma vaikset väge rõõmu allikast.”

Muusikasse põimitud poeesia 11. oktoobril Saku mõisas

November 21st, 19:00 / Võru Kannel

Jazzliit 20
Robert Jürjendal (guitar), Raun Juurikas (keyboard), Toomas Rull (percussion)

“Koosseisus Juurikas/Rull/Jürjendal kohtuvad laval kolm staažikat muusikut, kes on varem koos musitseerinud mitmetes erinevates projektides. Nüüd loovad nad koos muusikat mis on innovaatiline, värvikas, improvisatsiooniline, dünaamiline ja kindlasti maitsekas. Kontserdil kõlab kolme autori – Raun Juurika, Toomas Rulli ja Robert Jürjendali ühine looming. Publik saab osa erinevatest eksootilistest elektrilistest ja akustilistest instrumentidest ning elektroonikast. Muusikud on veendunud, et kõlama hakkav muusika ei jäta kedagi külmaks.”

More info and tickets on Võru Kannel website.

Jazzliit 20 Võru

November 28th, 19:00 / Paide Muusika- ja Teatrimaja

Jazzliit 20
Robert Jürjendal (guitar), Raun Juurikas (keyboard), Toomas Rull (percussion)

“Koosseisus Juurikas/Rull/Jürjendal kohtuvad laval kolm staažikat muusikut, kes on varem koos musitseerinud mitmetes erinevates projektides. Nüüd loovad nad koos muusikat mis on innovaatiline, värvikas, improvisatsiooniline, dünaamiline ja kindlasti maitsekas. Kontserdil kõlab kolme autori – Raun Juurika, Toomas Rulli ja Robert Jürjendali ühine looming. Publik saab osa erinevatest eksootilistest elektrilistest ja akustilistest instrumentidest ning elektroonikast. Muusikud on veendunud, et kõlama hakkav muusika ei jäta kedagi külmaks.”

More info and tickets on Paide Muusika- ja Teatrimaja website.

Jazzliit 20 Paide

Events, News

Upcoming Concerts in Spring/Summer 2024

Here’s the latest overview of upcoming concerts by Robert Jürjendal, featuring his music & performances by various ensembles and collectives.

February 22nd, 18:00 / Viimsi Library

Luuleõhtu “Taevad teavad” / an evening of poetry
Doris Kareva & Robert Jürjendal

Poster for "Luuleõhtu: Taevad teavad"

March 1st – March 2nd

Avatud horisondid / Open Horizons
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, New Wind Jazz Orchestra, Robert Jürjendal (guitar).
Conductor Wolf Kerschek (Germany).
Programme: music by Robert Jürjendal. Most of the nine pieces in the programme were completed in the last couple of years and have been composed specifically for the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and New Wind Jazz Orchestra, the most substantial of which is the title piece “Open Horizons”.

Robert Jürjendal:
I have often wondered how academic music can be joined together with the power and freshness of rhythmic music. One such examples for me would certainly be the cooperation between the guitar player and composer, Frank Zappa, and the Ensemble Modern. I have also been deeply touched by the works of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, led by the guitarist and composer, John McLaughlin. This certainly does not mean that we should copy what has already been done. The important thing is to fix a common starting point from the perspective of the aesthetics of music.

March 1st, 19:00 at Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu (premiere!).
March 2nd, 19:00 at Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn.

Tickets are available on the Eesti Kontsert website.

Poster for Open Horizons concert.

March 8th, 19:00 / Vinoteek Mulks, Viljandi

Õhtumuusika
Kaido Kirikmäe & Robert Jürjendal
Elis-Erika Maas album launch

March 14th, 19:00 / Nõmme Museum, Tallinn

Emakeelepäev
Wimberg & Robert Jürjendal

You can find the event on Facebook.

Poster for Emakeelepäev concert.

March 25th, 19:00 / Swissotel Tallinn

Esmaspäeva Jazz
Weekend Guitar Trio: Robert Jürjendal, Mart Soo, Tõnis Leemets

Tickets are available on Piletikeskus.

Poster for Esmaspäeva Jazz: Weekend Guitar Trio

May 11th, 19:00 / Turba Kultuurimaja

Aaviku Aedade Muusika: Robert Jürjendal (guitars, electronics), Anti Jürjendal (cello), Toomas Rull (percussion)

Aaviku Aedade Muusika Turba Kultuurimaja

May 19th, 17:00 / House of the Blackheads, Tallinn

Hooaja lõppkontsert “Värviline vaikus” / final concert of the season
Peeter Margus (violin), Eesti Sinfonietta. Concertmaster Anna-Liisa Bezrodny.
Programme: Tormis, Rääts, Pärt, Jürjendal (premiere!)

June 9th / Tallinn College of Music and Ballet

Premiere of new choral works by Robert Jürjendal.

June 13th / Sõru, Hiiumaa

Sõru Jazz
Weekend Guitar Trio

Festival passes are available on Piletikeskus.

Poster for Sõru Jazz festival 2024.

July 20th, 23:30; 00:30 / Tõrva

Tõrva Loits 2024, Valguskunsti rada
Robert Jürjendal: SAJAHÄÄLNE KITARR

At the Tõrva Fire Night, the music and light art trail around the picturesque Lake Veskijärvi will take on a whole new dimension. The world’s largest drums will be beating in the performance and interactive installations will allow visitors to take part in the spectacle. Innovative solutions, the likes of which have never been seen in Estonia before, will be brought here in collaboration with European light artists.

Tõrva Loits 2024

August 1st, 19:30 / Contriber & Philly Joe’s Tartu

Aaviku Aedade Muusika: Robert Jürjendal (guitars, electronics), Anti Jürjendal (cello), Toomas Rull (percussion)

Philly Joe's Tartu

August 7th, 21:00 / Philly Joe’s Tallinn

Aaviku Aedade Muusika: Robert Jürjendal (guitars, electronics), Anti Jürjendal (cello), Toomas Rull (percussion)

More information and tickets on Philly Joe’s website.

August 17th, 13:00 / Vääna mõis

Robert Jürjendal, Anti Jürjendal

August 21st, 19:00 / Reigi Pastoraat, Hiiumaa

Robert Jürjendal: SAJAHÄÄLNE KITARR

“SAJAHÄÄLNE KITARR on Robert Jürjendali sooloprojekt aastast 2013. See on elektrikitarri ja elektroonika abil loodud heakõlaline, improvisatsiooniline, kohati kosmiline, erinevaid muusikažanre ühendav maailm. SAJAHÄÄLNE kitarr püüab liikuda muusikaliste meeltepiirimaile – sinna, kus väljendusvahendid asuvad looma uut, mängijast sõltumatut helidemaailma.”

Reigi Pastoraat Sajahäälne Kitarr