Florian Helgath has been appointed Chief Conductor of Netherlands Radio Choir as of 2027/28.
He will conduct his first concert as chief conductor during the NTR Saturday Matinee in Amsterdam in December 2027.
Florian Helgath conducts the Nederlands Kamerkoor premiering Mathilde Wantenaar: Dear Professor in four concerts: Utrecht 25.04.2026, 26.04. Haarlem, 30.04. Amsterdam Muziekgebouw and 24.05. Oranjewoud Festival Heerenveen.
Risto Joost will take up the position of Chief Conductor of the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra for a two year term from autumn 2027. A key focus of his activity will be performances of works by contemporary Finnish composers.