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.
Anna-Maria Helsing at rostrum of BBC Concert Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra at Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London on 26 February 2023 presenting music by Philipp Glass, Peteris Vasks, Meredi, Hildur Godnadottir, Arvo Pärt and Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Florian Helgath directs Choeur de Radio France
Florian Helgath conducts the Choeur de Radio France plus instrumental ensemble in Paris on 25 February 2023. The programme features Sofia Gubaidulina: Sonnengesang, Thierry Machuel: À l'humaine poésie (commissioned by Radio France) etc.
Les Vents Francais in Leer
On 26 February 2023 Les Vents Francais perform in Leer a programme by Darius Milhaud, Beethoven, Mozart, August Klughardt and Francis Poulenc.
Martina Batič conducts Nederlands Kamerkoor
Martina Batič conducts the Nederlands Kamerkoor with an Orpheus programme featuring Frank Martin, Hans Werner Henze, Claudio Monteverdi, William Schuman, Orjan Matre and Pavle Merku in five concerts: 24.02.2023 Utrecht, 25.02. Leeuwarden, 02.03. Alkmaar, 03.03. Den Haag and 04.03. Amsterdam.
Kaspars Putnins conducts RIAS Kammerchor in Berlin
Kaspars Putnins conducts the RIAS Kammerchor in Berlin on 26 February 2023 within the festival Alte Musik Spandau featuring a programme of Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli as well as Orlando di Lasso.
Risto Joost at rostrum of Zuidnederland Philharmonic
Risto Joost conducts the Zuidnederland Philharmonic in three concerts: Heerlen 30 March 2023, Breda 31 March, Eindhoven 1 April with Schubert: Symphony No. 5, Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten and Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2.