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.
Christian Benning Percussion Group in Greven
The Christian Benning Percussion Group performs in Greven on 23 November 2025 a programme by J.S. Bach, Iannis Xenakis, Thierry de Mey, Chick Corea among others with four percussionists.
Tonu Kaljuste conducts Orchestra della Toscana & Choir
Tonu Kaljuste conducts the Orchestra della Toscana & Coro della Cattedrale Guido Chigi Saracini in Siena on 22 November 2025 performing Arvo Pärt: Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten, Adam's Lament, Fratres and Miserere.
Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra & Risto Joost
The Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra unter Risto Joost join for the first time in two concerts in Tallinn and Tartu on 22/23 November 2025.
Programme: Strauss: Sextet from: “Capriccio” Op. 85 (COH), Peteris Vasks: Violin Concerto “Distant Light” (Michael Barenboim, COH), Arvo Pärt: “Greater Antiphons” (COH+TCO), Strauss: “Metamorphoses" (COH+TCO).
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Martina Batic conducts Messiah in Lissabon
Martina Batic conducts Händel: Messiah with Gulbenkian Orchestra & Choir and soloists in Lisbon on 18, 19 and 20 December 2025.
Helsinki Chamber Choir: world premiere by Matthew Whittall
The Helsinki Chamber Choir and Nils Schweckendiek perform the world premiere of Matthew Whittall: The World Tree in Helsinki on 18 November 2025. Further dates: 20.11. Kotka, 21.11. Nurmijärvi, 30.11. Vihti.
Tonu Kaljuste & EPCC: Tour New York & Asia
Tonu Kaljuste and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir perform at Carnegie Hall on 24 October 2025, Macao Festival on 28 October, Wuhan on 30 October, Shanghai Festival on 31 October/1 November and Jiangsu on 1 November. Programme: Palestrina, J.S. Bach, Pärt and Sibelius, Berio, Debussy, Schafer, Kreek, Tormis.