August Teppo Bellows Museum Summer Concerts

August Teppo Bellows Museum Summer Concerts are part of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 additional program. On July 13, a traditional concert will be held at the homestead of August Teppo, the master of bellows, in the village of Loosu, Võru Municipality. The event will feature performances by the country's top musicians.

The August Teppo Bellows Museum, home to the renowned wind instrument maker in Estonia, is a private museum situated in the historic homestead of August Teppo in Loosu village, Võrumaa. The museum’s mission is to preserve, exhibit, and research the wind instrument heritage of master instrument maker August Teppo. The museum organizes events that center around the preservation of traditional music. Experience has shown that brass music continues to thrive and appeals to both young and old alike. Every year, competitive games are held in honor of August Teppo’s memory in his hometown, following age-old traditions. Long live the followers of August Teppo across every corner of Estonia!

Within the museum, visitors can explore the instrument maker’s workshop and immerse themselves in the lifestyle characteristic of that era. Alongside exhibitions, the museum hosts training sessions and cultural events.

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