OOPUS (EE)

OOPUS is an Estonian audiovisual folktronica group that fuses Estonian traditional runo songs with electronic dance music styles such as techno, acid, dub, and ambient. Combining live performance with analog synthesizers, Estonian bagpipes, and immersive visuals, OOPUS creates unique, high-energy experiences that transform folk heritage into the sound of the future. Their performances feature custom-built light installations and storytelling inspired by Estonian folklore, taking audiences on a journey through time and space.

The band was founded by Mari Meentalo (Estonian bagpipes, vocals, flutes, mouth harp, and loopers) and Johannes Ahun (sound engineer and analog/digital synthesizers) while studying music at Tartu University Viljandi Culture Academy. Their shared background
in traditional and electronic music naturally led them to experiment with merging these worlds. They later joined forces with visual artist Aleksander Sprohgis, who brought a new dimension to their performances with custom-built visuals and light installations.

The trio debuted as OOPUS in 2017 at Viljandi Traditional Music Center. In 2019, dancer Raho Aadla joined the collective, expanding their creative scope to include movement-triggered visuals and dance-based performances.