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 at rostrum of Gulbenkian Choir
Martina Batič is seen at rostrum of the Gulbenkian Choir in Lisbon on 20 November 2024 with A cappella music by Scarlatti, Seixas, de Almeida and Lopes Morago.
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Helsinki Chamber Choir & Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir auf Tour
The two Grammy winners Helsinki Chamber Choir and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir perform three concerts in Viljandi, Tallinn and Helsinki from 25-27 October 2024 with Nils Schweckendiek. The programme features Bruckner: Motets, compositions by Schönberg and Frank Martin: Mass for double choir.
Risto Joost conducts Mozart programme in Estonia
Risto Joost conducts Mozart: Requiem and Ave verum in four concerts with Vanemuine Theatre Orchestra & Choir & soloists in Rakvere, Vändra,Tartu and Viljandi from 31 October to 3 November 2024.
Sigvards Klava conducts Flemish Radio Choir
Sigvards Klava conducts the Flemish Radio Choir in five concert from 22-30 November 2024. The programme presents music by Philip Glass, Steve Reich, David Lang, Michael Nyman, Thomas Jennefelt and Wim Mertens.
Kaspars Putnins conducts Swedish Radio Choir
Kaspars Putnins conducts the Swedish Radio Choir in Stockholm on 16 November 2024. The programme encompasses Brahms: Warum ist das Licht gegeben op. 74/1 and Schnittke: 12 Penitential Psalms.
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Risto Joost & Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn: Mozart & Erkki-Sven Tüür
Risto Joost conducts the Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn in Heilbronn and Ulm on 16 & 17 October 2024. The programme includes Mozart: Symphonies KV 16 and KV 551 as well as Erkki-Sven Tüür: Violin concerto No. 2.