The special decoration of the program is the famous Belgian ensemble Voice of Light who will play at the opening ceremony of the festival in the Ventspils concert hall Latvia on November 24 at 17.00, the renowned French violinist Théotim Langlois de Swart and a British harpist who lives in Estonia, the erudite baroque music expert Andrew Lawrence-King, who always has interesting stories in his pocket about the music he plays ‘play.
The outstanding Belgian ensemble The Voice of Light Under the direction of Lionela Meunier, she will visit Latvia with a program on her twentieth anniversary German Baroque Requiem. Based on Johannes Brahms, the master of German romantic choral music German Requiem texts, Meunier has created a concert program based on baroque music through the genre of motets. Writing German RequiemBrahms deeply explored the vocal polyphony of the Lutheran tradition of the Renaissance and the late Baroque. Inspired by the work of Brahms, The Voice of Light has approached the study of tradition in the same way, but offers a different idea of content: the performance begins and ends with a meditation on death and divine comfort, creating a symbolic circle of eternity.
As the festival continues, there will be Baroque musical pearls by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Handel, Jean-Philippe Rameau and Johann Gottfried Mittel on November 27 in the Dobele concert hall Sinta in the hands of the festival director harpist Aina Kalnciemas and her partners Ieva Nīmanes (old wind instruments) and Ainārs Paukšēns (baroque cello).
In the traditional concert A word for the youth In the Emīlas Dārziņas concert hall in Riga on December 5, musicians, singers, choir, dancers and visual artists of the MIKC National High School of Arts will express themselves in the music of Bach.
For a concert at the Art Museum Riga Stock Exchange In the picture gallery on December 6, the French violinist Théotimus Langlois de Swart chose masterpieces by Georg Philipp Telemann, Henry Purcell, Heinrich Ignace Franz Bieber and Johann Sebastian Bach.
The crown of the festival The Secret of the Halftones On December 11, at the Little Guild in Riga, where the music of Dietrich Buxtehude and Johann Sebastian Bach will be performed by a baroque harpist accompanist led by the subtle and subtle early music interpreter and researcher Andrew Lawrence-King .
More information – www.bachfestriga.com. Tickets available Ticket paradise at cash desks and on the website.
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In what ways does the Riga Bach Festival’s use of diverse performance spaces, including museums and art galleries, enhance the audience’s connection to Baroque music and its historical context?
## The Sounds of Bach: A Discussion with the Voices of the Riga Bach Festival
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News, where we delve into the stories shaping our world. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with two distinguished guests about the upcoming 24th International Bach Chamber Music Festival in Riga, Latvia. We’ll be joined by Ms. Lionela Meunier, conductor of the renowned Voice of Light ensemble, and Mr. Andrew Lawrence-King, a baroque music expert and harpsichordist.
**Part 1: The “German Baroque Requiem” and Modern Interpretations**
* **Ms. Meunier, your ensemble, “The Voice of Light,” will be performing a unique program based on Brahms’s “German Requiem.” Could you elaborate on your program’s concept and its connection to the Baroque era?**
* **What inspired you to choose this particular interpretation, and what do you hope audiences will gain from experiencing this amalgamation of styles?**
* **How does “The Voice of Light,” a contemporary ensemble, approach performing music from a different era? What are some of the challenges and rewards of such an endeavor?**
**Part 2: The Breadth of Baroque Music**
* **Mr. Lawrence-King, the festival features a wide range of Baroque composers, from Bach to Telemann. What distinctively defines this era of music, and what makes its sound so enduring?**
* **The festival presents performances in various locations, from concert halls to museums and art galleries. How does the setting influence the audience’s experience of Baroque music?** *
**Part 3: Engaging the Next Generation**
* **The festival includes a special concert, “A Word for the Youth,” performed by students from the Latvian National High School of Arts. What is the importance of introducing younger generations to Baroque music, and what unique perspectives can they bring to its interpretation?**
**Part 4: A Celebration of Tradition and Innovation**
* **How does the Riga Bach Festival balance its dedication to traditional Baroque performance practices with incorporating new ideas and approaches?**
* **What role do festivals like this play in keeping the legacy of Baroque music alive and relevant for contemporary audiences?**
* **What are your hopes for the future of Baroque music and its continued influence on artistic expression?**
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for sharing your insights into the captivating world of Baroque music and the exciting program of the Riga Bach Festival. We encourage our viewers to explore this rich musical landscape and experience the beauty and timeless appeal of the Baroque Masters. For more detailed information on the festival, including dates, times, and ticket details, please visit their website at www.bachfestriga.com.
