Risto Joost

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

    G.Puccini LA BOHÈME premiere!

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

    "Gastspiel in Nürnberg" F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy, G.F. Händel, W.A. Mozart, F. Poulenc

    19:00
    Meistersingerhalle, Großer Saal Hörtnagel Meisterkonzerte (Nürnberg, Germany)
    • Cameron Carpenter (organ)
    • Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn

    Season Finale concert of The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra. T.Kaumann, G.Gershwin, C.Orff

    19:00
    Vanemuine Concert Hall (Tartu, Estonia)
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir
    • the Chamber Choir of the University of Tartu
    • 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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