Heldur Karmo 100: Lyrics That Last

HELDUR KARMO 100 – LYRICS THAT LAST

Grand gala concerts dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Estonia’s best-loved song lyricists!

Some songs never grow old. They bring back first love, unforgettable summer evenings and moments that stay with us for a lifetime. Behind many of these songs is one name: Heldur Karmo.

In 2027, it will be 100 years since the birth of legendary lyricist Heldur Karmo. His work is an inseparable part of the golden treasury of Estonian popular music: hundreds of beloved songs whose words have accompanied generations and still resonate in our hearts today.

“Unustuse jõel”, “Suveöö”, “Vana jõgi”, “Koputan kolm korda”, “Rohelised niidud”, “Ei me ette tea”, “Mis värvi on armastus”, “Õnnesoovid” and “Suhkrutükk” are just some of the songs whose Estonian lyrics were written by Heldur Karmo and which have found a cherished place in the hearts of Estonians.

To mark this extraordinary anniversary, the festive concert “Heldur Karmo 100 – Tekstid, mis jäävad” will take the stage in three Estonian cities, bringing together the golden age of Estonian music, timelessly beautiful melodies and beloved contemporary artists from different generations.

Heldur Karmo’s unforgettable songs will be performed by:

OTT LEPLAND
MAIT MALMSTEN
HANNA-LIINA VÕSA
MAIT MALTIS
HEIDY TAMME

The musical experience will be created by the HOROSKOOP ensemble, led by Martin Trudnikov.

The programme features songs we have known since childhood, sung at home and at parties, and shared across generations.

“Heldur Karmo 100” is more than a concert. It is a tribute to the man who gave words to the feelings of the Estonian people.

CONCERTS
10 February 2027 – Vanemuise Kontserdimaja, Tartu
11 February 2027 – Mere Kultuurikeskus, Tallinn
14 February 2027 – Pärnu Kontserdimaja

Come with your loved ones and enjoy a heartfelt musical journey through the golden decades of Estonian popular music. Because good songs are never forgotten. They stay with us forever.