The Grand Concert of Latvian Symphonic Music has become an integral part of Latvia’s concert life and will enter its third decade in 2026. This winter, all of Latvia’s professional symphony orchestras will once again share the stage, breathing new life into forgotten classical masterpieces and contemporary treasures, accompanied by brilliant local soloists and honouring composers celebrating their anniversaries.
Programme
Part I
Jurjānu Andrejs Symphonic Allegro
The Latvian National Opera Orchestra and conductor Mārtiņš Ozoliņš
Pēteris Vasks Violin Concerto No. 2 In Evening Light
Vineta Sareika, State Chamber Orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga and conductor Normunds Šnē
Part II
Jānis Ivanovs Symphony No. 19
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Guntis Kuzma
Part III
Romualds Kalsons Retrospection
Volfgangs Dārziņš Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2
Reinis Zariņš, Liepāja Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kaspars Ādamsons
Concert host Orests Silabriedis