Olari Elts, conductor

'Central to the performances was the driving delivery of the orchestra's principal guest conductor, Olari Elts. Sharply-focused energy and authoritative control are the hallmarks of his style, which translated into performances that captured the clarity of Schubert's orchestral writing, and more importantly, steered clear of over-indulgence. Given such encouragement, a compact SCO delivered both the Third and Fifth Symphonies with lean, clean and spirited playing. Elts went for the no-nonsense approach, shaping the work's phrases and textures with enough suppleness to capture the essential warmth'

The Scotsman

' Olari Elts transmits so much energy to his musicians, soloists and choir'

Ouest France - Olari Elts conducts Beethoven

Principal Guest Conductor, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Principal Guest Conductor, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra

Artistic Advisor, Orchestre de Bretagne

Musical Director, NYYD ensemble

ECM CD release: Oxymoron - Olari Elts conducts compositions by leading Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür