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.
Christian Benning Percussion Group in Barcelona
The Christian Benning Percussion Group performe in Barcelona, Basilica de la Sagrada Familia on 17 April 2023 a programme of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Iannis Xenakis and Steve Reich.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Västeras Sinfonietta
Anna-Maria Helsing is at rostrum of Västeras Sinfonietta in Västeras and Sundhammar on 20 & 21 April 2023 to conduct Brahms: Serenade No. 2, Jonathan Dove: Sunshine and Katarina Leyman: Viola concerto (world premiere).
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on tour
Tõnu Kaljuste and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir perform four concerts with music by J.S. Bach, Cyrillus Kreek and Arvo Pärt: 17.04.2023 Bielefeld, 18.04. Groningen, 19.04. Kerkrade and 21.04. Eisenach.
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Martina Batič conducts Gulbenkian Orchestra & Choir
Martina Batič is at rostrum of Gulbenkian Orchestra & choir and soloists to conduct Bach: St Matthew Passion in Lisbon on 5 and 6 April 2023.
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Stefan Parkman conducts Aalborg Symphony & choirs
Stefan Parkman conducts Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Aarhus Ungdomskor, Det Ny Kammerkor and soloists with J.S. Bach: St John Passion in Aalborg on 5 April 2023.
Grete Pedersen conducts NDR Vokalensemble Hamburg
Grete Pedersen conducts the NDR Vokalensemble Hamburg in two concerts: Hannover Christuskirche 01.04.2023, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie 02.04.2023 with music by Edvard Grieg, Iannis Xenakis, Franz Liszt (with Leif Ove Andsnes) and Franz Schubert.