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.
Florian Helgath conducts J.S. Bach: Matthew Passion in Essen
Florian Helgath conducts J.S. Bach: Matthew Passion in Essen, Zollverein with Chorwerk Ruhr, Kammerorchester Les Essences, Essener Domsingknaben & soloists on 28 March 2026.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Verdi Requiem with BBC Concert Orchestra
On 25 March 2026 Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the Verdi: Requiem with BBC Concert Orchestra, Choirs of the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University & soloists in Nottingham.
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Risto Joost conducts Oulu Sinfonia & Turku Philharmonic
Risto Joost conducts the Oulu Sinfonia & Turku Philharmonic at Oulu Music Festival on 19 March 2026. The programme includes Heino Eller: Dawn, Arvo Pärt: Lamentate for piano and orchestra, Tõnu Kõrvits: Kellade fantaasia and Arvo Pärt: Symphony No. 3.
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Martina Batic conducts Gulbenkian Choir
Martina Batic conducts the Gulbenkian Choir in Lisbon on 18 March 2026 in an A cappella programme by J.S. Bach, D. João IV, Brahms, Luís de Freitas Branco, Fernando Lopes-Graça, Eurico Carrapatoso and Rui Paulo Teixeira.
Martina Batic conducts Gulbenkian Choir at Hong Kong Arts Festival
Martina Batic conducts the Gulbenkian Choir at Hong Kong Arts Festival on 5 March 2026 in a programme by J.S.Bach, Brahms, Dom Joao IV of Portugal, Luis de Freitas Branco, Fernando Lopes-Graca, Eurico Carrapatoso and Rui Paulo Teixeira.
Risto Joost conducts Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn in Ludwigsburg
Risto Joost conducts the Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn in Ludwigsburg on 8 March 2026 in a programme by Erkki-Sven Tüür, Mozart, Ottorino Respighi and Haydn.