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.
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Risto Joost conducts season final concerts of Vanemuine Symphony
Risto Joost conducts the season final concerts of Vanemuine Symphony with Rasmus Puur: Trickster, Tonu Korvits: Bassoon concerto Rain's Songs to the rainbow and Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances in Tartu on 12 May, Johvi on 13 May and Viimsi on 14 May.
Martina Batič conducts Nederlands Kamerkoor
Martina Batič conducts the Nederlands Kamerkoor with music by Veljo Tormis and Lepo Sumera in ten concerts: 06.05.2023 Utrecht, 07.05. Groningen, 09.03. Tilburg, 11.05. Enschede, 12.05. & 18.05. Amsterdam, 13.05. Zwolle, 14.05. Den Haag, 17.05. Arnhem, 20.05. Veere.
Risto Joost conducts Liepaja Symphony
Risto Joost conducts the Liepaja Symphony in Latvia on 28 April 2023 in Anna Clyne: Sound & Fury, Elgar: Cello concerto and Brahms: Symphony No. 3.
Anna-Maria Helsing with Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Oslo on 27 April 2023 with music by Olivier Messiaen, Maurice Ravel and Herman Vogt.
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).