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…
Risto Joost
“Joost’s interpretation is profound, unpretentious and soulful.”
Upcoming Performances
- Estonian National Opera
- Estonian National Ballet
- Estonian National Opera
- Estonian National Ballet
- Hans Christian Aavik (violin)
- Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn
P. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER
19:00
Estonian National Opera (Tallinn, Estonia)
P. Tchaikovsky THE NUTCRACKER
12:00
Estonian National Opera (Tallinn, Estonia)
New Year's Concert 2026
19:30
Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
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.
Latest News & Press
Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2025: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 3, D minor
Under the direction of Risto Joost, Mahler's Third Symphony was exquisitely crafted; everything was in place: tempos, phrasing, musical characters. The conductor's positivity and precision were reflec…
The excitement preceding the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra's season-ending concert served as a heartwarming reminder of the recently concluded Estonian Music Days.
Shortly after May Day and just before the forecasts for summer warmth, the Vanemuine Concert Hall once again saw a full house. The season-ending concert was accompanied by impressive anticipation from…
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 …