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.
Kaspars Putnins conducts Centenary concert of Swedish Radio Choir
On 1 February 2025 Kaspars Putnins conducts the first festive concert of the centenary of Swedish Radio Choir in Stockholm. The programme features Arvo Pärt: Te Deum and J.S. Bach: Magnificat together with members of Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Risto Joost & WKO Heilbronn on tour
Risto conducts the Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn with soloists Sabine Meyer and Dag Jensen in Heilbronn, Kaiserslautern, Ludwigsburg and Wiesbaden on 22./23./24./26.01.2025 with music by Mendelssohn, von Weber, Richard Strauss and Schumann.
Vox Clamantis: Folles Journées Nantes
Vox Clamantis performs at Festival La Folle Journée in Nantes on 30 and 31 January 2025 two programmes by Arvo Pärt and David Lang.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Tosca
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the new production of Tosca at Opera Vaasa with Vaasa City Orchestra on 16 January 2025 (direction: Seppo Välinen). Further performances: 18.01, 21.01, 23.01, 25.01, 27.01, 29.01, 31.01, 01.02.