Antra Stafecka has recorded a patriotic song with the National Guard Orchestra

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The author of the song “Freedom” is Second Stafecka, which arranged the arrangement together with Kristaps Krievkalns, but the author of the text is Ilze Mūrniece, the mother of Anta Stafecka. The National Guard Orchestra, conducted by Andis Karelis, the Chief Conductor of the National Armed Forces and the Chief of the National Guard Orchestra, the Stars National Choir under the direction of Ārija Šķepasts, the senior National Guard, as well as guitarist Jānis Čubars, also participated in the recording of the song.

The song “Freedom” was created with the aim to inspire and remind us of the values ​​of our nation – unity, independence and freedom, its authors write.

“The hardships experienced by the people, suffering on the way to the achieved goals, which we must not forget and delegated by historical feats, maintaining consistency, continue the journey wherever we are. Three stars symbolize Latvia’s regions and their unity, and the sun as victory over darkness – forever and the symbols of patriotism understandable to every Latvian in the song are an encouragement and proof that we could and will be able to overcome all obstacles, protect our values ​​and be.In the age of globalization, this song is a call to be strong and ready for new challenges, to be responsible and maintain identity, faith in our forces and hope for the future, “says the song ‘s author Ilze Mūrniece.

Singer Antra Stafecka says: “Last year was not easy for any of us. Sometimes I lacked the inspiration and strength to believe in the future, but I have always been an optimist. And that’s why I knew which direction I should go. Inspiration. Faith. Hope. With my mom Ilzi Mūrnieci we have formed a great and creative duo, creating new songs, because we both think and feel very similar.Helping people and society not to give up and just go forward, protect our human values ​​through the song is what we can give of ourselves. We can do so much! All you have to do is believe and do! A huge and powerful team has taken part in the process of creating the song. although the choir with its rich sound in the song has created exactly the strong patriotic feeling that is the basis of all songs bye. I am grateful to the team of the National Guard Orchestra for the beautiful video version of the song. “

Scenes from the video “Freedom” were taken in significant places – the Riga Brothers’ Cemetery and the Latvian National Museum of Art, as well as footage from the November 11 torchlight processions in various Latvian cities.

“The filming locations have not been chosen at random. The Riga Brothers’ Cemetery is an outstanding memorial ensemble to commemorate and honor our Freedom Fighters. However, at a time when we all miss the cultural life so much, we chose the Latvian National Museum of Art. five years since the building was reopened after reconstruction.

The National Guard Orchestra was founded on November 1, 2011. It is a separate unit of the National Guard, which includes a brass band, big bands, the “Stars” choir and various chamber ensembles. The task and mission of the National Guard Orchestra is to musically design the ceremonies of the National Guard and the National Armed Forces, to popularize the National Guard in society, as well as to take care of the spiritual and cultural well-being of the Latvian people by providing listeners with artistically high-quality, creative and inspiring concerts. The head of the National Guard Orchestra is the chief conductor of the National Armed Forces, Captain Andis Karelis.

On August 23 of this year, the National Guard celebrates its 30th anniversary. Conviction about the need for a people’s self-defense organization arose during the 1991 barricade days. During these years, the National Guard has become the numerically largest structure of the National Armed Forces and the basis of national defense. The National Guard enables the citizens of the Republic of Latvia to voluntarily serve their country, taking care of its security. The central event of the 30th anniversary of the National Guard is planned for August 21 in Jelgava with the debts of all National Guard units and technical units, if the epidemiological safety situation allows it.

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