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 The New Israeli Vocal Ensemble
Florian Helgath conducts the The New Israeli Vocal Ensemble in four concerts on 08.06.2023 Ra'anana, 09.06. Jerusalem, 10.06. Haifa and 11.06. Tel Aviv with an A cappella programme of Frank Martin, Johannes Brahms, Paul Hindemith and Giles Swayne.
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Risto Joost conducts Slovenian Philharmonic & Choir
On 9 June 2023 Risto Joost directs the Slovenian Philharmonic, Choir and soloists in Ljubljana with Mozart: Symphony No. 41 D major KV 551 "Jupiter" and Mass C minor KV 427.
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Les Vents Francais in Istanbul
Les Vents Francais perform at Istanbul Music Festival on 7 June 2023 a programme of music by Jacques Ilbert, Beethoven, Mozart, Ravel, Saint-Saens and Francis Poulenc.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Jönköping Sinfonietta
Anna-Maria Helsing is at rostrum of Jönköping Sinfonietta in Jönköping on 4 June 2023 with music by Emmy Lindström and Wilhelm Stenhammar.
Anna-Maria Helsing debuts with Bergen Philharmonic
Anna-Maria Helsing gives her debut with Bergen Philharmonic on 30 May 2023 conducting Anne-Marie Ørbeck: Miniatur Suite “Melody”, Pastorale & Allegro for flute and strings as well as concertino for piano and orchestra at Bergen International Festival.
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Martina Batič conducts Coro Casa da Música Porto
Martina Batič conducts the Coro Casa da Música in Porto on 28 May 2023 featuring Arvo Pärt: Berlin Mass and several compositions by György Ligeti.