Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra & Klaus Mäkelä
Biographie Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra & Klaus Mäkelä
Aivis Greters
Latvian conductor Aivis Greters holds the position of Principal Guest Conductor at Gothenburg Opera since 2023, directly following two years at the House as Kapellmeister. In this new role, he led performances of Carmen and Iolanta as well as the Gala concert on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Opera’s new house. Highlights of his 2025/26 season include the opening of Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra’s season at Oscarsborg Fortress, and his debuts with Berner Symphonieorchester, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, and Warsaw Philharmonic. He returns to Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Sinfonietta Riga and Latvian National Symphony Orchestra.
In recent seasons, Aivis Greters attracted attention through performances in a wide range of repertoire at Gothenburg Opera and a string of important debuts with orchestras such as the Wiener Symphoniker, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Bamberger Symphoniker, Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Malmö Symphony Orchestra and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. He enjoys regular working relationships with Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Herman Vogt
is a leading voice in contemporary Norwegian composition, known for music that engages deeply with the classical tradition while addressing existential and spiritual themes.
The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
is one of Scandinavia’s leading symphonic ensembles, with a long-standing commitment to performing contemporary music alongside the core repertoire. Aivis Greters is an increasingly prominent conductor on the international stage, recognised for his focused musical direction and work with major orchestras across Europe.
