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 Brahms: A German Requiem
Florian Helgath conducts Brahms' A German Requiem with Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Orchestra La Scintilla and soloists in three concerts: Zürich 20.10.2023, Bern 21.10. and Basel 22.10.
Kaspars Putnins & Swedish Radio Choir: tour in Sweden
Kaspars Putnins and Swedish Radio Choir performed three concerts featuring music by Jesper Nordin, David Wikander, Arvo Pärt, Britta Byström, Lew Pollack, Ingvar Lidholm, Hugo Alfvén, Staffan Storm and Swedish Folksongs: Växjö 18.10.2023, Lund 20.10. and Linköping 22.10. Here the link: https://sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/radiokoren-direkt-fran-lund (available until 19 November)
Theatre of Voices in Helsinki & Tallinn
Theatre of Voices & ACME Ensemble perform Jóhann Jóhannsson: Drone Mass in Helsinki und Tallinn on 16 and 17 October 2023 under the direction of Paul Hillier.
Risto Joost conducts Heilbronn Chamber Orchestra
Risto Joost is at rostrum of Heilbronn Chamber Orchestra in Heilbronn and Ulm on 18 and 19 October 2023 to conduct a programme by Pärt, Weinberg, Tchaikovsky and Mozart.
Florian Helgath with The Norwegian Soloists' Choir
Florian Helgath conducts The Norwegian Soloists' Choir in Oslo on 14 October 2023 presenting a programme of Brahms, Poulenc, Hindemith, Britten and Grieg.
Vox Clamantis in Brussels
Vox Clamantis and Jaan-Eik Tulve perform at Flagey Choir Days in Brussels on 15 October 2023 music by David Lang (including the European premiere of "We were" as well as Arvo Pärt.