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    Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Hamlet a Finnish National Opera

    Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the new production of ballet Hamlet at Finnish National Opera with music by Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saens on 2 October 2026 (choreography: Leo Mujic). Further performances: 06./08./10./15./17./21./23.10.2026.

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    Risto Joost & Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn: Strawinsky-Corigliano-Mozart

    Risto Joost conducts the Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn in Heilbronn on 22 October 2026 with Stravinsky: Concerto in Re, John Corigliano: The Conjurer and Mozart: Symphony g Minor K550.

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    Anna-Maria Helsing conducts Opera Gala in Vaasa

    Anna-Maria Helsing conducts an Opera Gala with Vaasa City Orchestra in Vaasa on 29 October 2026. The programme features arias by Mozart, Rossini and Verdi with singers of Mirjam Helin Academy.

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.

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Florian Helgath conducts NDR Vokalensemble at SHMF

Florian Helgath conducts the NDR Vokalensemble at Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Lübeck and Itzehoe on 10 & 11 July 2026 in an "Hommage Eric Ericson". The programme includes music by Sven-Erik Bäck, J.S. Bach, Ingvar Lidholm, Frank Martin, Lars Edlund, Brahms, Lars Johan Werle, Francis Poulenc, Waldemar Ahlén and Traditionals.

 

Risto Joost conducts Netherlands Radio Philharmonic & Choir

Risto Joost conducts Brahms: A German Requiem with Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Radio Choir & soloists in Amsterdam Concertgebouw on 6 July 2026.

Risto Joost conducts first performance with Heilbronn Chamber Orchestra

Risto Joost conducts the German premiere of Judd Greenstein: "watershed" for vibraphone and orchestra, Louise Farrenc: Overture No. 2 and Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in Heilbronn and Ulm on 18 and 19 June 2026.

Christian Benning Percussion Group in Weserbergland

The Christian Benning Percussion Group performs at Musikfestwochen Weserbergland in Westerbrak on 21 June 2026 the programme BEATHOVEN featuring music by Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Ravel etc.

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Grete Pedersen at Carmel Bach Festival California 11. - 25.07.2026

Grete Pedersen conducts several concerts at Carmel Bach Festival performing Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Haydn: The Seasons as well as music by Angelica Negrón, Aaron Copland, Nils Henrik Asheim, J.S. Bach, Jean-Féry Rebel, Henry Purcell, Kaija Saariaho and Sven-David Sandström with the Festival Orchestra, Festival Chorale and Festival Chorus.

 

 

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Anniversary concerts 45 Years

The Estonian PhiKaljuste celebrate its 45th anniversary in Tallinn, Saaremaa and Nargen Festival in Naissaar on 27 & 30 June & 1 July 2026 with a portrait by Veljo Tormis. They will perform Women's Songs and Men's Songs - music that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary.