Dzintra Ehrlich’s Debut Solo Concert at Carnegie Hall Receives Standing Ovation and New Offers

On February 9, in New York, in the famous Carnegie concert hall, pianists took place Dzintra Erlichas debut solo concert with an American and Latvian composer in the program of piano music. Piano works by Lolita Ritmanis, Dace Aperāne, Leanna Primiani, Sabīne Ķezbere, Pēteras Vaskas and others were played. At the end of the concert, the pianist was joined by violinist Una Tone (Latvia/USA) and cellist Saša Ono (USA), performing the Lolitas Ritmanis Trio composed especially for this concert in 2023 for the first time Vignettes From the Parkdedicated to Dzintra Ehrlich.

Dzintra Ehrlich: It was really a magical and special moment in my life. The most incredible feeling was probably when I went to the rehearsal and saw my poster in a beautiful place at the entrance of Carnegie Hall. I felt like I was in a dream during the rehearsal, and the concert went very, very well. It was one of the most emotional performances for me, and it was confirmed by the standing ovation after the concert, as well as new offers and projects that are being actively organized at the moment.

Yes, a very memorable moment in my life. We should also mention the sound of the hall and the piano – excellent Steinway instrument and unique acoustics. I think I have never played such a good instrument in my life, and in such acoustics.

It also helped me a lot to relax and enjoy the moment of the concert, because I didn’t have to think about how to compensate for any acoustic problems. The hall is quite large, I myself have attended concerts in it before, including pianists’ solo concerts, I have also sat in different places, even on the balcony, in rather bad places, and it sounds wonderful from absolutely anywhere. It helps a lot, even when playing by yourself, that you can afford very quiet and nuanced places, and you feel that you are carrying the sound and it goes to the audience.

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