There are over 700 choirs in Estonia, a country of only 1.4 million people. The following is a list of some of the notable choirs.
Name | Type of choir | Location (city/town) | Further info |
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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir | mixed | Tallinn | Professional choir. Conductor: Paul Hilliard |
Estonian National Male Choir | male | Tallinn | Professional choir. Conductor: Mikk Üleoja |
Mixed Choir of Estonia Society | mixed | conductor: Heli Jürgenson | |
Tallinn Old Town Mixed Choir | mixed | Tallinn | conductors: Lauri Aav and Tuuli Metsoja |
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