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.
Nils Schweckendiek conducts Orchestra della Magna Grecia & Chören
Nils Schweckendiek conducts the Orchestra della Magna Grecia, Coro Regionale ARCoPu and L.A. Chorus & Solisten in Taranto and Lecce on 28 + 29 March 2025. The programme features Erik Esenvalds: Te Deum, Karl Jenkins: Te Deum and Antonin Dvorak: Te Deum.
Vox Clamantis in Oslo
Vox Clamantis performs at International Church Music Festival in Oslo on 23 March 2025 a programme by Arvo Pärt, Helena Tulve, Henrik Odegaard and Gregorian Chants.
Kaspars Putnins conducts Flemish Radio Choir
Kaspars Putnins conducts the Flemish Radio Choir at Klarafestival in Brussels on 22 March 2025. The programme includes A cappella music by Julia Wolfe, Guillaume de Machaut, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Kaija Saariaho, Caroline Shaw, Adja Fassa and Patricia Van Ness.
Christian Benning: Recital in Nürtingen
Christian Benning performs a percussion recital together with Patrick Stapleton in Nürtingen on 17 March. The programme features music by Xenakis, Albeniz, Zivkovic, Agostini, J.S. Bach, Matthias Schmitt, Marino, Engel, Ravel, Reifeneder and Glentworth.
Anna-Maria Helsing at rostrum of Oulu Sinfonia
On 14 March 2025 Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the Oulu Sinfonia within the Oulu Music Festivals. The programme features compositions by Leevi Madetoja, Jean Sibelius, Maurice Ravel, Kari Ikonen and Anna-Mari Kähära.
Martina Batič: Carmina Burana in Copenhagen
Martina Batič conducts Carl Orff: Carmina Burana with the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Vocal Ensemble and Danish Radio Concert Choir in three concerts on 27/28 February and 1 March 2025 in Copenhagen. Francis Poulenc's Organ concerto opens the programme.