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.
Martina Batic conducts Gulbenkian Orchestra & Choir
Martina Batic conducts J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio I-III, VI) with Gulbenkian Orchestra, Gulbenkian Choir and soloists in Lisbon in three concerts from 19 - 21 December 2024.
Risto Joost with Noord Nederlands Orkest
On 19-21 December Risto Joost returns to the Noord Nederlands Orkest for a Tchaikovsky Christmas Gala in three concerts in Groningen, Leeuwarden and Drachten.
Nils Schweckendiek conducts Messiah
Nils Schweckendiek conducts Händel: Messiah with Helsinki Chamber Choir and Finnish Baroque Orchestra in five concerts in Finland from 5 December with the final concert in Helsinki on 15 December 2024.
Grete Pedersen in Helsingborg
Grete Pedersen conducts J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio 1-3 with Helsingborg Symphony, choir and soloists of The Norwegian Soloists' Choir in Helsingborg.
Les Vents Francais in Celle
Les Vents Francais perform in Celle on 4 December 2024 a programme by Beethoven, Glinka, Reinecke and Mozart.
Edin Karamazov & Pavel Steidle in Amsterdam
Edin Karamazov and Pavel Steidle perform at Concertgebouw Amsterdam duos for two guitars by Haydn, Mozart, Johann Caspar Mertz and Schubert.