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 Swedish Radio Choir in Tokio
Kaspars Putnins conducts the Swedish Radio Choir atTokyo Opera City Concert Hall on 21 October 2025 presenting A cappella music by Arvo Pärt, Anders Hillborg, Richard Strauss, György Ligeti, Sven-David Sandström and Britta Byström.
Anna-Maria Helsing | Debut Royal Swedish Opera
Anna-Maria Helsing debuts at Royal Swedish Opera to conduct Britta Byström: Jordens Hjärta (world premiere) on 15 November 2025. Further dates: 29.11., 03.12., 05.12., 14.12., 27.12., 29.12.2025.
Risto Joost conducts Anniversary concert of Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
Risto Joost conducts the Anniversary concert 65 years Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn on 15 October 2025 with Louise Farrenc: Overture No. 1, Schumann: Piano Concerto and Brahms: Symphony No. 1.
Florian Helgath conducts Missa Solemnis
Florian Helgath conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis with Zürcher Sing-Akademie und Orchestra La Scintilla & Solisten am 29./30.10.2025 in Bern Casino und Zürich Tonhalle.
Christian Benning Percussion Group in Kufstein
The Christian Benning Percussion Group presents in Kufstein on 19 October 2025 the programme Beathoven (Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Johann Strauss, C.Corea among others).
German Brass on tour in Japan
German Brass is heading off to Japan with six concerts in Tokyo, Osaka among others from 6-13 October 2025 with Classics & Around the world