This December, immerse yourself in a symphonic journey at Riga St. Paul's Lutheran Church, as o-koncert presents a series of captivating performances. From the timeless allure of Broadway hits to the cosmic compositions of Bach, and the heartwarming tunes of 'Ave Maria' to the enchanting melodies of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker,' each event promises an unforgettable experience. Indulge in the masterful renditions by talented musicians and vocalists, and let the music transport you to realms of artistic wonder and festive joy.

A Magical December: Celebrating Music from Broadway to The Nutcracker

The most frequently performed piece in the world during the Christmas and New Year holidays!


Filled with a unique atmosphere, miraculous, fabulous music by Peter Tchaikovsky, the ballet "The Nutcracker" must be listened to in the circle of the closest people: with family, friends, colleagues and, of course, with children!

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THE NUTCRACKER - music from the ballet

Riga St. Paul's Lutheran Church

We invite you to attend a wonderful Christmas concert of organ music and great vocals.

Ave Maria is the most well-known prayer in the Christian world and the most famous masterpiece of classical music dedicated to a woman, the Blessed Virgin Mary - the Mother of God.

Ave Maria

A series of stable epithets are associated with Bach's music: cosmic, eternal, music of the spheres. Fragments of Johann Bach's three compositions were recorded as the best work of the human spirit on the Voyager Golden Disc, which was launched from Earth in 1977, in case of an encounter with intelligent extraterrestrial life forms.

BAHS - music from space

The hits of the world's best musical shows will be played at the concert . The songs that made Broadway famous. Melodies that have conquered millions of listeners and still make our hearts beat faster.


Broadway

This unforgettable evening will definitely not leave anyone indifferent! In the unique atmosphere of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, always relevant rock hits will be played by brilliant musicians on organ, guitar and drums. Among the many masterpieces of rock music, there are a large number of melodic compositions, which, thanks to the organ, will acquire a new and unusual sound.

"ROCK and ORGAN by candlelight"

"The Seasons" is Antonio Vivaldi's most famous work and perhaps one of the most famous works in the history of music. "Vivaldi" and "Aastaajad" live in our consciousness as an inseparable whole.

A. Vivaldi's "Years"

Charles's Church

The most expressive and emotional works of great composers await you.
The grandiose opuses of Bach and Orff , Reger and Sensan , the famous Bellman's "Gothic Suite" , as well as Handel's "Passacaglia" for violin and cello and many other exciting pieces will be played. The concert will take place under St. Paul's church in the neo-gothic vaults, in the light of hundreds of candle flames. The unique architecture, light design and enchanting sounds of instruments will create a particularly mysterious atmosphere of the concert.

Night Of The Organ

Paris is a city that leaves no one indifferent. Over the centuries, it has been a center of culture and art, whose magic has attracted poets, artists and musicians. Inspired by its atmosphere, they created their best works. Paris is a city of contrasts: full of ups and downs, dazzling fame and fortune, as well as poverty and oblivion, love and hate.

In My Paris

When we talk about the great Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi , we immediately think of his four-concert series "Seasons" - it's not for nothing that this piece is not only the best-known opus in the composer's oeuvre, but one of the most well-known works in the world !


The composer named each concert: "Spring", "Summer", "Autumn" and "Winter" , and it begins with a sonnet that brings the listeners into the special mood of each season, and the music also follows the images of the sonnets exactly. The author of these sonnets is still shrouded in mystery, but it is assumed that the poetry was written by Vivaldi himself.

A. Vivaldi "SEASONS"

Masterpieces of classical music in the concert program " Elegy " - from the cycle " Classics by candlelight ".


The piano trio will perform the masterpieces of the most prominent classical and romantic composers. It is one of the most beautiful and popular forms of the instrumental chamber genre, which has won the hearts of several generations of listeners.

ELEGY

Experience the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's music in a captivating performance at the Rīgas Sv. Pāvila baznīca. Renowned for its cosmic and eternal qualities, Bach's music has been celebrated as one of humanity's greatest artistic achievements, with fragments of his compositions even included on the Golden Record aboard the Voyager spacecraft. This event will feature some of Bach's most brilliant works, performed by Ilona Birģele, one of Latvia's finest organists. 

Ilona Birģele, a distinguished alumna of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and the Enschede Music Conservatory, is the principal organist at St. James's Cathedral and the founder of the historic organ festival "Latvia - Land of Organs." Her illustrious career includes numerous international competitions and festival appearances, with performances across Europe and beyond. Joining her is guest organist Diāna Jaunzeme-Portnaja, also a graduate of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, who has honed her craft in masterclasses and competitions throughout Europe.

Together, these accomplished musicians will present a four-handed rendition of the monumental Brandenburg Concerto in F major and the vibrant and virtuosic Prelude in C minor from the first volume of "The Well-Tempered Clavier." This concert promises to be a profound musical dialogue with the universe, showcasing the enduring legacy of Bach's compositions through the majestic sound of the organ.

An impressive live music concert, melodies and songs from the most romantic movie stories.

"A Star is Born", "James Bond", "The Godfather", "The King of Entertainment", etc.

Love stories that are embedded in the memory for a lifetime. Moments from your favorite movies that you want to relive over and over again with the characters. The charming movie heroines and masculine heroes - and the legends wrapped around Hollywood history...

LEGENDS of HOLLYWOOD - Music from motion pictures

Christmas and the New Year are a magical time of wonder, wishes and hopes. It is always accompanied not only by a special festive feeling, but also by great music.


Especially for the New Year's celebration, we have prepared a new program "LET IT SNOW" with the most beloved and popular Christmas melodies.

LET IT SNOW - Gadumija concert by candlelight

New Year's concert "The Nutcracker"

Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Ramon Javadi, Andrew Lloyd Webber - the names of composers who create modern cinema classics right before our eyes.


Many of these works begin to live independently outside the film, others are so spatial that they can conjure up the frames of the beloved motion pictures in the smallest details.

Film music is not just soundtracks, it is a whole symphonic world that can turn the listener into the main character of a fantasy saga at one moment.

DREAMS of MORRICONE - Film music

We invite you to attend a wonderful Christmas concert of organ music and great vocals.

Ave Maria is the most well-known prayer in the Christian world and the most famous masterpiece of classical music, dedicated to a woman, the Blessed Virgin Mary - the Mother of God.

Ave Maria - Christmas concert by candlelight

A series of stable epithets are associated with Bach's music: cosmic, eternal, music of the spheres.

Fragments of Johann Bach's three compositions were recorded as the best work of the human spirit on the Voyager Golden Disc, which was launched from Earth in 1977, in case of an encounter with intelligent extraterrestrial life forms.

According to the version of "The New York Times" among world composers who have created masterpieces that stand beyond time, Johann Sebastian Bach is the first in the top ten.

Bach's musical legacy created and determined the destiny of music for centuries to come, but the organ was his main tool in the cosmic dialogue with the universe.

We invite you to enjoy the most striking compositions created by the great composer, performed by Ilona Birĭle - one of Latvia's best organists.

BAHS - Music from Space

The concert will feature hits from the world's best musical shows. These are the songs that made Broadway famous. Melodies that conquered millions of listeners and still make our hearts beat faster.


The most popular compositions of all time will be performed for you by the brightest soloists of the Latvian National Opera - Jūlija Vasiļjeva (soprano) and Artjoms Safronovs (tenor).

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