Risto Joost

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

    RIAS Chamber Choir - Arvo Pärt on his 90th birthday

    19:30
    Harmonie Heilbronn Theodor-Heuss-Saal (Heilbronn, Germany)
    • RIAS Kammerchor
    • Zohar Lerner (Violin)
    • Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn

    RIAS Chamber Choir - Arvo Pärt on his 90th birthday

    19:30
    Kornhaus Urm (Ulm, Germany)
    • RIAS Kammerchor
    • Zohar Lerner (Violin)
    • Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn

    A LITTLE PRAYER. Tribute to Arvo Pärt premiere!

    19:00
    The Grand Building Of Vanemuine Theatre (Tartu, Estonia)
    • Petr Zuska (Director)
    • Vanemuine Ballet Company and Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir and Soloists
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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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