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E 30.03.2026 kell 18.00 / Tubina saalElleri kino #6. Värav kosmosesse. Mahleri „Tuhande sümfoonia“
Autor ja režissöör Jason Starr
Jutustaja Alec Baldwin
Cultural Media Collaborative, Inc, USA 2025
Filmi pikkus 70 minutit
Film on inglise keeles eestikeelsete subtiitritega.
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„Kujutlege, et universum hakkab helisema. Need ei ole enam inimhääled, vaid pöörlevad planeedid ja päikesed.“ – Gustav Mahler
„Värav kosmosesse“ – Mahleri „Tuhande sümfoonia“ on 70-minutiline filmirännak Gustav Mahleri 8. sümfoonia südamesse. Jason Starri loodud ja Alec Baldwini jutustatud teos pole lihtsalt muusikadokumentaal, vaid inimhinge süvakosmoseuuring. Film kutsub kogema sümfooniat mitte ainult muusikateosena, vaid ka vaimse rituaalina – rännakuna argipäevast igavikku.
„Värav kosmosesse“ põimib rikkaliku muusika, ideede ja kujundite gobelääni, et lahti mõtestada Mahleri „Tuhande sümfoonia“ – teos, mis on nii mahukas, et selle esiettekandel osales teadolevalt üle 1000 esitaja. Vapustavate kaadrite abil, mis on jäädvustatud Austrias, Saksamaal, Eestis ja Ameerika Ühendriikides, illustreerib dokumentaalfilm sümfoonia teekonda – alates universumi loomingulise jõu esilekutsumisest kuni transtsendentse finaalini.
Mahleri loovuse, surematuse ja kosmilise armastuse uurimisel kasutatakse juhtivate muusikaajaloolaste, sealhulgas Mahleri õpetlase ja maailmakuulsa baritoni Thomas Hampsoni teadmisi. Lugu jutustatakse visuaalselt tantsijate, näitlejate ja animatsiooni abil. Filmi muusikaline osa on salvestatud spetsiaalselt selle linateose jaoks 2023. aasta sügisel Tallinnas, selle arvukas esitajate reas on Elina Nechayeva, Kai Rüütel, Ain Anger, segakoor Latvija, Eesti Rahvusmeeskoor, Eesti Riiklik Sümfooniaorkester jt. Legendaarse Neeme Järvi dirigeeritud meisterlik ettekanne seob kõik tervikuks.
Tuhat häält. Üks nägemus lõpmatusest.
Elleri kooli kinoseansside kuraator on Heidi Pruuli.
Elleri kino linastused toimuvad koostöös Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemiaga.
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“For the second screening of its kind in Estonia, on March 30, 2026, ELLER Cinema presents Jason Starr’s 70‑minute cinematic odyssey, Gateway to Space.” The film turns Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 8, the “Symphony of a Thousand”, into a visual and auditory pilgrimage that moves from earthly ritual to celestial transcendence.
Narrated by Alec Baldwin, the feature unravels the symphony’s seven acts with dancers, actors, and animated vistas shot across Austria, Germany, Estonia, and the United States. The result is a kaleidoscopic tableau that makes the symphony feel less like a concert hall affair and more like a spiritual journey into eternity.
“Imagine the universe starting to ring. These are no longer human voices, but rotating planets and suns.” – Gustav Mahler
The Sound of Infinity
The music itself is a fresh recording, made in Tallinn in the fall of 2023, featuring:
Elina Nechayeva (mezzo‑soprano)
Kai Rüütel (mezzo‑soprano)
Ain Anger (baritone)
Latvija Mixed Choir
Estonian National Male Choir
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by the legendary Neeme Järvi
The score was assembled specifically for the film, allowing the director to sync Mahler’s soaring motifs with images that evoke the “rotating planets and suns” Mahler himself envisioned.
“A thousand voices. One vision of infinity.” – Hedi Pruuli, curator of the EAMT and Eller film screenings
Behind the Lens of Gateway to Space
Written & Directed: Jason Starr
Narrated By: Alec Baldwin
Production: Cultural Media Collaborative, Inc., USA (2025)
Language: English (Estonian subtitles)
Runtime: 70 minutes
The documentary goes beyond a simple music‑review. It invites viewers to experience the 8th Symphony as a spiritual ritual, drawing on insights from Mahler scholar and baritone Thomas Hampson and other music historians. The film’s visuals, including choreography and animation, are designed to make the listener feel the music’s gravitational pull—literally and metaphorically.
Screening Details
Venue: Tubin Hall, Tartu (Lossi 15)
Time: 18:00 (30 March 2026)
Collaboration: Eestonian Music and Theatre Academy
FREE ENTRY
Seats are limited, and this encore screening is the first of its kind in Estonia. Whether you’re a Mahler aficionado, a film buff, or simply curious about how music can be transformed into a cinematic experience, Gateway to Space offers a rare chance to witness the “Symphony of a Thousand” in a new light.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
Exclusive Encore Screening in Estonia – Experience Mahler’s 8th Symphony like never before.
Star‑Studded Voice & Vision – Alec Baldwin’s narration and Neeme Järvi’s conducting give the film gravitas.
Multisensory Exploration – The film marries high‑fidelity audio with striking visuals, turning an orchestral masterpiece into a cosmic odyssey.
Cultural Collaboration – The partnership with Estonian Music and Thestre Academy brings local musical expertise to the event.
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Event Venue
Heino Elleri Muusikakooli Tubina saal, Lossi 15, Tartu, 51003 Tartu Maakond, Eesti, Estonia
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