Tundra Vespers

Estonian National Male Choir
Conductor Nils Schweckendiek

The renowned German-born conductor Nils Schweckendiek has served as Artistic Director of the Helsinki Chamber Choir since 2007. Estonian audiences remember him for his concerts with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in 2024.

Schweckendiek’s work focuses primarily on contemporary music. He has made recordings for prestigious labels including BIS, Toccata Classics, Alba and ICSM, and his interpretations of works by living composers have received numerous critical acclaims, including a GRAMMY Award for Best Choral Performance in 2024 (for a recording of works by Kaija Saariaho), as well as Gramophone Editor’s Choice, the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, the Finnish Emma Award and many others.

In addition to the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, he has conducted several of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, including the RIAS Kammerchor and the SWR Vokalensemble, as well as most of Finland’s major orchestras and numerous professional choirs in Spain, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Croatia and elsewhere.

Duration: ca 1 hour