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Ivo Linna ja Alo Mattiisen (2) (1989)

TItle in Estonian: Ivo Linna ja Alo Mattiisen Torontos 2/4

Amateur films Duration 18:47

Sünopsis

The festive celebration-concert dedicated to the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was held in the great hall of Toronto University, Canada, in 1989. Ivo Linna sings the song "The Time of Awakening" by Rene Eespere, accompanied by Alo Mattiisen on a synthesizer. The chorus is sang by a mixed choir in national costumes, conducted by Roman Toi. Then actress Merle Jääger reads poetry. Mart Laar continues with his speech dedicated to Estonian history, the War of Independence and the continuity of Estonian nation. At the end of the video Ivo Linna sings the song "I am an Estonian and I will remain one" written by Alo Mattiisen, with the excerpts from film chronicles about the Estonian song celebration in the background.

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