Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Opera Gala in Vaasa
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts an Opera Gala with Vaasa City Orchestra in Vaasa on 29 October 2026. The programme features arias by Mozart, Rossini and Verdi with singers of Mirjam Helin Academy.
Risto Joost: Contract extension with Chamber Orchestrra Heilbronn (WKO) until summer 2030
“In his first few years as Chief Conductor of the WKO, Risto Joost has convinced the orchestra members and guided them to artistic excellence. He has inspired all of us with a highly focused yet captivating conducting and his openness as a person. This also applies to the audiences and organisers at our guest performance venues." (Prof. Bayón, Chair of the Board of Trustees WKO Foundation)
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Danish National Vocal Ensemble extends Martina Batič as Chief Conductor until summer 2028
“At the start of our 20th anniversary season, it is particularly significant to continue our collaboration with Martina Batič. Her artistic ambition, creativity, and commitment to the ensemble have helped to shape an exciting chapter in our history,” said Elena Mitrevska, Artistic Director of the Danish National Vocal Ensemble.
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Nils Schweckendiek conducts Estonian National Male Choir
Nils Schweckendiek conducts the Estonian National Male Choir on 17./18.09.2026 in Tallinn and Tartu with the world premiere of Joel Järventausta: Helmi as well as compositions by Fredrik Pacius, Jukka Tiensuu and Alex Freeman.
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Vox Clamantis at Festival Musica Viva Osnabrück
Vox Clamantis features Arvo Pärt: Missa syllabica, Guillaume de Machaut: Mass Nostre Dame and Gregorian Chants at Festival Musica Viva Osnabrück in Georgsmarienhütte on 13 September 2026.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Vaasa City Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the season opening concert of Vaasa City Orchestra on 11 September 2026 with Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2 (part 1), Jaakko Kuusisto: Cello Concerto (2nd movement), Dobrinka Tabakova: Sun Triptych, 1. Dawn and Brahms: Double Concerto for violin and violoncello.
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Theatre of Voices & Meta4 at Merano Festival
Theatre of Voices & Meta4 perform at Merano Festival on 4 September 2026 Mozart. Requiem and Pärt: Da Pacem Domine.
Risto Joost conducts Pärt ballet in Riga
Risto Joost conducts the ballet A Little Prayer: Tribute to Arvo Pärt with the Estonian National Theatre Orchestra at National Opera Riga on 28 August 2026.
Helsinki Chamber Choir with Ligeti at Berlin Musikfest
Helsinki Chamber Choir sings the choral part in György Ligeti: Le Grand Macabre with Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra at Berlin Musikfest on 28 August 2026.