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Song, what did you begin with? Imants Kalniņš – 77

26. MAY 18.00



Saturday
2018


On Imants Kalniņš’ 77th birthday his well-known songs, beloved by all generations, theatre music, songs from cartoons and movies, less known opuses, as well as fragments from the oratorio "The poet and a mermaid" will be played. Within the composer's wonderful melodies, entwined with amazing poetry, many generations of our nation have nursed their love for music and patriotic senses; therefore, both old and young listeners are more than welcome to enjoy the concert. 

Performers:
Soloists: Uģis Roze, Kristīne Smuidre, Raivis Bružis, Sofija Komurņicka, Jaroslavs Orlovs, Viktorija Petrova
Concert host: Rēzija Kalniņa
Concert artistic director: Juris Kļaviņš

Ensembles:
University of Latvia Graduate Choir JUBILATE (artistic director Juris Kļaviņš, concertmaster Ilze Dzērve, choirmasters Andris Mockus and Guntars Felsbergs)
Children’s choir OMNES (conductor Aija Kukule, choirmasters Inese Zālīte and Jolanta Barinska)
Mixed choir INTIS of Liepāja Folk Art and Culture Centre (conductor Ilze Valce, choirmaster Kārlis Millers)
Mixed choir REVERBERĀCIJA of Liepāja Children’s and Youth Centre (conductor Andris Mockus)

Accompanying performers:
Toms Pēteris Korsaks (Keyboard instruments)
Andris Žabris (Percussion)
Mārtiņš Zālīte (Bass)
Aivars Gudrais (Guitar)
Arnis Roze (Bass)
Armands Leja (Keyboard instruments)
Sebastians Macats (Percussion)
Justīne Alise Rozentāle (Flute)

Concert in 1 part
Approximate Duration: 2 hours

Tickets: € 7,00-25,00
Venue: Great Hall
Organised by: Lielais dzintars