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.
Helsinki Chamber Choir in Merano and Brixen
The Helsinki Chamber Choir and Nils Schweckendiek perform Rachmaninov's Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomus in Merano on 24 March 2024 and in Brixen on 25 March 2024.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts BBC Concert Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in London, Southbank Centre on 17 March 2024 featuring music by Ture Rangström, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Dominique Le Gendre and Sibelius: Finlandia and Symphony No. 1.
Kaspars Putnins & Swedish Radio Choir: Schumann album
The new album of Kaspars Putnins and Swedish Radio Choir with Robert Schumann: Missa sacra and Vier doppelchörige Gesänge op. 141 was awarded the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik 1/2024 (BIS label).
Stefan Parkman conducts Dresdner Kammerchor
On 27 February 2024 Stefan Parkman conducts the Dresdner Kammerchor in Dresden with a programme of Eriks Esenvalds, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi and Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Risto Joost at rostrum of Joensuu City Orchestra
Risto Joost is at rostrum of Joensuu City Orchestra on 22 February 2024 to conduct excerpts of Mozart: Idomeneo and Cherubini: Symphony D major.
Christian Benning Percussion Group on tour
The Christian Benning Percussion Group performs in Werne on 15 February 2024, Koblenz on 17 February and Coesfeld on 18 February the programme BEATHOVEN (Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Ravel, Xenakis, Chick Corea) (15./17.02) and IANNIS XENAKIS 100 (18.02.).