In “Klasika” we meet with the world-famous Latvian opera diva Elīna Garanča, and at the epicenter of the conversation is the carefully prepared and long-awaited concert program “If you weren’t …”

The program was held in honor of the maestro’s 85th anniversary and was scheduled for January this year, but due to the pandemic, the concerts were postponed. Well, they will take place on July 23 and 24, besides

July 24 concert “Klasika” will be offered to enjoy live!

The chamber orchestra will also take part in the concerts Sinfonietta Riga with Normunds Šnē at the conductor’s desk and an instrumental group led by Raimonds Macata.

“Meeting with Garanča is very welcome, it is like a holiday. The first part will be the premiere of several songs written especially for Garanča. Paul.

The second part of the concert includes songs from movies and theater performances with Paul’s music, for which the composers have specially arranged new arrangements.

Let us remind you that the first joint concert of Elīna Garanča and Raimonds Pauls “Baltās paslēpes” was performed on September 18, 2016 …



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