Risto Joost

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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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W.A. Mozart - Don Giovanni, Theater Heilbronn

Under the direction of Risto Joost, the orchestra's playing is lively and the agile strings, the crisp timpani and the attacking winds leave no doubt that Mozart's score has been read carefully. Speak…

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Passing the Flame

The most arrogant summary: In Tartu, Mahler's Eighth Symphony was explored more deeply, while in Tallinn, it was a sparkling event in the music scene. Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra's season opening con…

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Will it reach the heavens?

Under Risto Joost’s direction, Vanemuine Music Theatre and its orchestra, as one of its most important pillars, have evolved to an unprecedented level. Give the Vanemuine orchestra musicians a serious…

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In Praise of the Storm

With a skillful selection of repertoire and the addition of a metaphorical roof and even a tower as "simply a good conductor," Risto Joost, who started in the position in 2020, has elevated the Vanemu…

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Still und aller Zeit enthoben

(...) Den Dirigenten Risto Joost, Este wie Pärt, durfte das ostsächsische Publikum bereits als inspirierenden Leiter des MDR-Chores erleben, der er seit 2015 ist. Zuvor wurde der heute 37-Jährige zum …

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Clarity and musical intelligence

On Sunday, a surreal pianissimo floating through the room opens the concert by the MDR symphony orchestra and radio choir: the programme features works by Mozart. His motet “Ave Verum Corpus” serves a…

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Tabloid press and golden voices

The Württemberg Chamber Orchestra delights the Kornhaus audience – especially with its encore. Ulm Rarely does a concert review start with an encore. However, during the fourth concert of the Württemb…

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Souvenirs and other fireworks

Classic Estonian conductor Risto Joost invigorated the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra. Celebration in the Kornhaus. ‘Souvenir de Florence’ is a string sextet by Peter Tchaikovsky, and that is exactl…

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В Петербурге завершился юбилейный фестиваль «Музыкальный Олимп»

"На заключительном концерте юбилейного «Олимпа» в Концертном зале Мариинского театра за пульт театрального оркестра встал исключительно одаренный Ристо Йоост (лауреат конкурса имени Йормы Панулы, 2012…

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Captivating expressiveness

“This year’s season opening concert of the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra marked the orchestra’s 20th anniversary. It was also Risto Joost’s first concert as the TCO’s principal conductor. Just a few days …

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Väljendusrikkus, mis haaras endasse

“This year’s season opening concert of the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra marked the orchestra’s 20th anniversary. It was also Risto Joost’s first concert as the TCO’s principal conductor. Just a few days …

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Ohne Frantz und Taktstock

Der erst 33 Jahre alte Joost - in hiesigen Gefilden noch ein Unbekannter, wenn er auch unlängst im Schleswig-Holstein-Musikfestival zu sehen und zu hören war - ist Kapellmeister an der Estonia Nationa…

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Peeter Vähi: Maria Magdalena (Oratorio) CD

Sevara Nazarkhan, Priit Volmer, Peeter Volkonski, State Choir Latvija, Riga Dom Cathedral Boys Choir, Latvian National Symphony Orchestra/ Risto Joost / Peeter Vähi Estonian Record Productions (201…

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CD "Peeter Vähi. Maria Magdalena"

Estonian Record Productions (2012). Sevara Nazarkhan (sopran), Priit Volmer (bass), Peeter Volkonski (lugeja), Juris Jēkabsons (tenor), Eduards Fiskovič (bariton), Uģis Meņģelis (bass), Riiklik Koor L…

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Pärt CD

Netherlands Chamber Choir, Nederlands Chamber Orchestra, Gordan Nikolic (violin)/ Risto Joost/ Arvo Pärt Globe (2011)…

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CD "Pärt"

Globe (2011) Nederlands Kamerkoor, Nederlands Kamerorkest, Gordan Nikolic (violin), conductor Risto Joost…

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Estonian Composers IV. Risto Joost CD

Virgo Veldi, Jaan Varts, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Monika Mattiesen, Petteri Pitko, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Vox Clamantis, Risto Joost/ Risto Joost/  Toivo Tulev, Mirjam Tally, Tõnu Kõr…

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CD "Eesti Heliloojad (VI). Risto Joost"

Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2010); Virgo Veldi (saksofon), Ene Nael (portatiivorel), Risto Joost (kontratenor), Jaan Varts (elektrikitarr), Eesti Riiklik Sümfooniaorkester, Monika Mattiesen (flööt), Pett…

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René Eespere: De spe CD

François Soulet, Jelena Voznesenskaya, Sauli Tiilikainen, René Soom, Anu Lamp, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra/ Risto Joost / René Eespere Estonian Record Productions (…

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CD "De spe"

ERP (2009). François Soulet, Jelena Voznesenskaya, Sauli Tiilikainen, René Soom, Anu Lamp, Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor, Tallinna Kammerorkester, dirigent Risto Joost. René Eespere.…

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