Tõnu Kaljuste: Edison Klassiek Award 2026 for Pärt Album: Lente
Tõnu Kaljuste receives the Edison Klassiek Award 2026 in the category Vocal for the album Arvo Pärt: Lente with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Concerto Copenhagen.
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.
Florian Helgath conducts Choeur de Radio France
Florian Helgath conducts the Choeur de Radio France in Paris on 30 March 2025 with compositions by Benjamin Britten, Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms and Zoltán Kodály.
Anna-Maria Helsing at rostrum of Vaasa City & Seinäjoki Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing is at rostrum of Vaasa City & Seinäjoki Orchestra in Seinäjoki and Vaasa on 3 and 4 April 2025 to conduct B Tommy Andersson: Enchanted forest, Peteris Vasks: Flute concerto and Brahms: Symphony No. 2.
Nils Schweckendiek conducts Orchestra della Magna Grecia & Chören
Nils Schweckendiek conducts the Orchestra della Magna Grecia, Coro Regionale ARCoPu and L.A. Chorus & Solisten in Taranto and Lecce on 28 + 29 March 2025. The programme features Erik Esenvalds: Te Deum, Karl Jenkins: Te Deum and Antonin Dvorak: Te Deum.
Vox Clamantis in Oslo
Vox Clamantis performs at International Church Music Festival in Oslo on 23 March 2025 a programme by Arvo Pärt, Helena Tulve, Henrik Odegaard and Gregorian Chants.
Kaspars Putnins conducts Flemish Radio Choir
Kaspars Putnins conducts the Flemish Radio Choir at Klarafestival in Brussels on 22 March 2025. The programme includes A cappella music by Julia Wolfe, Guillaume de Machaut, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Kaija Saariaho, Caroline Shaw, Adja Fassa and Patricia Van Ness.
Christian Benning: Recital in Nürtingen
Christian Benning performs a percussion recital together with Patrick Stapleton in Nürtingen on 17 March. The programme features music by Xenakis, Albeniz, Zivkovic, Agostini, J.S. Bach, Matthias Schmitt, Marino, Engel, Ravel, Reifeneder and Glentworth.