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The 19th edition of Estonia’s most enduring summer opera festival is set to open on 18 July in the historic courtyard of Kuressaare Castle. Running through 25 July, the programme will feature a mix of international and local talent, with the headline act this year being Italy’s Teatro Goldoni di Livorno. The 135‑member company; choir, orchestra and soloists, will bring a full‑scale production of Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana to Estonian audiences, alongside a carefully curated Italian opera journey. #SaaremaaOperaDays #TeatroGoldoni #WagnerRing #EstonianOpera #KuressaareCastle #ItalianOpera #CavalleriaRusticana #LaTraviata #Sipsik #EnnioMorricone #GaryBaldiBros #OperaRoyal #MidnightLounge #FilmMusicGala #OperaFestival2026 https://tunitemusic.com/post/wagners-ring-debuts-in-estonia-saaremaa-opera-days-2026/

Ilaiyaraaja, who initially knew little about music, created the iconic soundtrack for the 1976 film "Annakili," which transformed Tamil cinema by blending traditional village music with Indian and Western styles, ultimately leading to widespread popularity and a shift from Hindi film music to Tamil songs among audiences. #Ilaiyaraaja #Annakili #FilmMusic #IN

Ilaiyaraaja shared the story of composing music for his debut film "Annakili" in 1976, reflecting on his initial uncertainty about music, the film's unique rural sound that captivated Tamil cinema audiences, and how the songs became hits, ultimately transforming the perception of Tamil film music and leading to a prolific career where he composed for over 1400 films. #FilmMusic #Ilaiyaraaja #TamilCinema #IN #KZ