Risto Joost

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

    Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2025: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 3, D minor

    19:00
    Vanemuine Concert Hall (Tartu, Estonia)
    • Kai Rüütel-Pajula (mezzo-soprano)
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir
    • The Academic Women’s Choir of the University of Tartu
    • Tartu Boys' Choir
    • The Tartu Karlova School Children’s Choir
    • Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra

    Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2025: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 3, D minor

    19:00
    Viimsi Artium (Viimsi, Estonia)
    • Kai Rüütel-Pajula (mezzo-soprano)
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir
    • The Academic Women’s Choir of the University of Tartu
    • Tartu Boys' Choir
    • The Tartu Karlova School Children’s Choir
    • Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra

    Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra 2025: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 3, D minor

    17:00
    Pärnu Concert Hall (Pärnu, Estonia)
    • Kai Rüütel-Pajula (mezzo-soprano)
    • Vanemuine Opera Choir
    • The Academic Women’s Choir of the University of Tartu
    • Tartu Boys' Choir
    • The Tartu Karlova School Children’s 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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