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.
Paul Hillier: Birthday concert in Copenhagen
At the occasion of Paul Hillier's 75th birthday Theatre of Voices performs a concert in Copenhagen on 9 February 2024 under his direction. The programme features A capella music by Giovanni Gabrieli, Adrian Willaert and Claudio Monteverdi. Happy Birthday, Paul!
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra in Dortmund
Tonu Kaljuste conducts the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra in two concerts at Konzerthaus Dortmund on 15 February 2024 with Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel etc. and on 17 February with A cappella music by J.S. Bach, Arvo Pärt, John Tavener, Sergej Rachmaninov and Evelin Seppar (commission by Konzerthaus Dortmund).
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Joensuu City Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing is at rostrum of Joensuu City Orchestra in Joensuu on 8 February to conduct Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Piano Concerto No. 4 and Brahms: Symphony No. 2.
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Stefan Parkman conducts Croatian Radio Choir
Stefan Parkman conducts the Croatian Radio Choir with Polar Lights in Zagreb on 6 February 2024. The A cappella programme features music by Stenhammar, Mäntijärvi, Nystedt, Lange-Müller, Johanson, Rautavaara, Bergerheim, Edlung, Alfven, Sven-David Sandström, Jan Sandström and Nils Lindberg.
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Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Budapest Festival Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing gives her debut with Budapest Festival Orchestra on 4 February 2024 to conduct Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 within a marathon event of orchestras in Budapest.
Kaspars Putniņš: Artistic Director & Chief Conductor of Latvian Radio Choir
Kaspars Putniņš has been appointed Artistic Director & Chief Conductor of Latvian Radio Choir on 1 January 2024 parallel to his position with Swedish Radio Choir.