Kuldīga Piano

Dainis Tenis is known as a pianist who feels at ease, as if in his own skin, standing on the border between classical and non-academic music. He performs both as a solo pianist and as a member of the instrumental group DAGAMBA. Currently, Dainis' second solo album is in the making, with several pieces set to premiere at this year's festival program. 

In Dainis' music, similar to his previous album, three music genres merge – classical, ambient, and electronic music. The newly created music delves into Dainis' inner world, reflecting changes within himself, in people, and the surrounding world.

Rein Rannap is one of the most renowned and versatile musicians in Estonia. His well-crafted works seek the golden mean between classical and pop music — a true crossroads! Rannap describes his musical language as "positive music." Even while studying classical piano, Rannap began improvising and composing songs at an early age. Still in high school, he formed the rock band Ruja to perform his songs, which became the most successful rock group in Estonian history. Rannap is the most performed composer in Estonia: his compositions are sung by singers of all generations, as well as choirs, including at the major Estonian Song Festivals. His works for classical instruments, including piano pieces often performed by Rannap himself, are also frequently played. Rannap has performed worldwide. His music has been recorded on dozens of vinyl records and CDs. As a composer and artist, he has been featured in several documentaries.