Klaus Mäkelä
Klaus Mäkelä is a prominent Finnish conductor and composer known for his dynamic interpretations and innovative programming. Born in 1996, he has quickly risen to international acclaim, serving as the chief conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestre de Paris. Mäkelä's work is characterized by his deep engagement with both classical repertoire and contemporary music, earning him a reputation for bridging traditional and modern musical landscapes. His recent performances have highlighted major works, including Mozart's 'Requiem', showcasing his ability to convey profound emotional depth and drama.
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Klaus Mäkelä's upcoming season will be his last at the Philharmonic.
Dette kan bli et spennende kunstnerisk samarbeid
Norway· 2025-10-18
Klaus Mäkelä is a 29-year-old conductor who has been chosen to lead the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Final strălucitor de Festival: Klaus Mäkelä și jocul cu muzica
Romania· 2025-09-25
Conductor Klaus Mäkelä delivered an emotional version of Mahler's Fifth Symphony with the Netherlands' Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Queen give the BBC Proms a Rhapsodic send-off
United Kingdom· 2025-09-14
Klaus Mäkelä's term as the conductor of the Orchestre de Paris will end at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 season.
Esa-Pekka Salonen sera le prochain maestro de l’Orchestre de Paris
France· 2025-09-04
Klaus Mäkelä is a Finnish conductor who has become a superstar since arriving in Oslo.
Starten på slutten? Vår anmelder har sett nok en konsert med dirigent Klaus Mäkelä.Norway· 2025-08-29Klaus Mäkelä is another esteemed conductor trained by Jorma Panula.
Jauns posms. LNSO sāk koncertēt Rīgas Kongresu namā / Diena
Latvia· 2025-08-08
Klaus Mäkelä is a conductor with whom Janine Jansen has a special artistic relationship.
Lucerne Festival: Michael Haefligers spektakulärer Abschied
Switzerland· 2025-07-21
Klaus Mäkelä is the next chief conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Mālera festivāls Amsterdamā. Tikai reizi mūžā / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-08
Klaus Mäkelä conducts the Royal Concertgebouw at the Proms.
The Proms 2025 season offers plenty both to cherish and challenge | PromsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
Klaus Mäkelä is the chief conductor designate of the Royal Concertgebouw.
BBC announces 2025 Proms lineup – including first female-fronted Last Night | Classical musicUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
Klaus Mäkelä will conduct concerts featuring works by Strauss and Rachmaninoff.
Berlīnes filharmonijas orķestra atvadu sveiciens Lieldienu festivālā Bādenbādenē / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-26
Klaus Mäkelä celebrated a Viennese triumph with the Orchestre de Paris.
Dirigent Klaus Mäkelä: Das Podest ist seine Tanzfläche - Musik
Austria· 2025-02-24
Klaus Mäkelä conducts the Oslo Philharmonic in a performance of Mozart's 'Requiem'.
Et høydramatisk «Requiem»Norway· 2025-02-09
