Risto Joost

“Joost’s interpretation is profound, unpretentious and soulful.”
Leipziger Volkszeitung
Upcoming Performances

    R. Wagner TRISTAN AND ISOLDE

    14:00
    The Grand Building of the Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
    • Vanemuine Theatre

    G.Puccini LA BOHÈME

    19:00
    The Grand Building Of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir
    • Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra

    G.Puccini LA BOHÈME

    19:00
    Estonian National Opera (Tallinn, Estonia)
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir
    • Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
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Risto Joost is one of the most outstanding and versatile conductors of his generation, active in both the opera and concert scenes. He is a broad-minded musician whose rich repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary music, often including premieres of new works.

Risto Joost is the music director and chief conductor of The Vanemuine Theatre (since the 2020/21 season) and a conductor in residence at The Estonian National Opera (since 2009). From autumn 2024, Joost will become the chief conductor of The Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn.

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Risto Joost's new passionate love

On November 22nd, the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra (WKO) from Germany, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, took the stage at the Estonia Concert Hall. The orchestra was founded in 1960 by con…

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The Sweet Magic of Bohemianism

It must be acknowledged that "La Bohème," despite its established status and "timelessness," remains genuinely relevant to this day, especially in Vanemuine's current interpretation. Once again, with …

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