Following their highly acclaimed cycle of the complete Sibelius symphonies, Decca Classics is thrilled to announce the release of Shostakovich Symphonies 4, 5, & 6 with Klaus Mäkelä and the Oslo Philharmonic on 14 August 2024. To celebrate the release, the Oslo Philharmonic and Klaus Mäkelä launch their 5th season with a special {…}

The Oslo Philharmonic and Klaus Mäkelä commence their 5th season with a special concert in August, celebrating the release of their first recording in a new Shostakovich series for Decca Classics, featuring symphonies nos, 4, 5 and 6. The music of Shostakovich has been core to Mäkelä and the Oslo Philharmonic’s programming from the start {…}

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced Klaus Mäkelä as its next music director, the eleventh in the ensemble’s 133-year history. Following a term as Zell Music Director Designate, effective immediately, Mäkelä will begin an initial five-year tenure as Zell Music Director in September 2027. In this role, he will conduct the {…}

Hot off the heels of the critically acclaimed tour to the States and Canada, the Orchestre de Paris has announced the programme for its fourth season with Klaus Mäkelä. With a focus on French composers and new works, the 2024 / 25 season pays tribute to the anniversaries of both Ravel and Boulez, and features music by Berlioz, Fauré, Debussy, {…}

Vienna's Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde has announced Klaus Mäkelä as a Focus Artist of the 2024/25 season. Between October and March Mäkelä will conduct 6 concerts, including his first appearances with the Vienna Philharmonic (two performances on 13 December) and guest performances with the Oslo Philharmonic (30 October), Orchestre de Paris {…}