Due to the epidemiological situation, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yuri Temirkanov will cancel its concerts scheduled for August 6 and 8. They will be replaced by a joint chamber music concert by cellist Miša Maiska, violinist Daniel Lozakovič and pianist Mikhail Pletnetov and a solo concert by Mikhail Pletnetev.
One of today’s most outstanding pianists Mikhail Pletnetov rarely gives concerts, but the festival Riga Jurmala visitors will have the opportunity to hear him three times, including a very exclusive solo concert in Dzintari Concert Hall.
“Although it was not possible to find another orchestra in such a short time to replace the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the festival team appreciates the openness and support of pianist Mikhail Pletnetov, cellist Misha Maiska and violinist Daniel Lozakovich in creating very special solo concert and chamber music programs.” festival Riga Jurmala Executive Director Zane Čulkstēna.
Festival Riga Jurmala artistic director Martin Engstrem emphasizes: “We understand and support the decision of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra to cancel all performances until the end of September. We hope that all members of the orchestra and maestro Yuri Temirkanov will stay in good health We would have liked to have kept the festival concept of hearing symphony orchestral music at two of the five weekend concerts, but in this context we realized that it was much more important for our audience to adapt and offer another equally exciting program. “
“The opening of the festival, which took place less than a week ago, was an indescribable success – we are one of the first European classical music festivals to offer concerts at 100 percent capacity, without face masks. expressing how deeply moved they were to attend the concerts in person after such a long break, we are infinitely grateful to the artists who were and are ready to help us in such a short time. to maintain the approach that future concerts of the festival will be able to attend, presenting a valid certificate confirming the fact of completed vaccination or illness, “adds Zane Čulkstēna.
Festival Riga Jurmala The organizers will personally contact the ticket holders of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, offering a ticket exchange for one of the new concerts, returning the difference for the tickets already purchased, the opportunity to keep the deposit or a full refund.
The second festival weekend will open on Friday, August 6, at 19 Dzintari Concert Halls in the Small Hall with a unique trio of artists – violinist Daniel Lozakovich, cellist Miša Maiski and pianist Mihail Pļetņeva. They will perform Peter Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio la minora and other works (the program will be specified).
On Saturday, August 7, the first concert will take place at 12 In the Great Guild. In it, pianist Joav Levanon will play the opuses of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Lista, George Gershwin and Jānis Mediņš. At 19 Pianist Mihails Pļetņovs will perform a solo concert in the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall. He will play the music of Frederic Chopin.
Sunday, Aug. 8, at 12 The Grand Guild will feature a concert by pianist Mikhail Pletnetev and violinist Daniel Lozakovich (in the program – Francis Schubert, Robert Schuman and Cesar Frank). Pianist Arkady Volodos solo concert at 19 will take place in the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall (program – Johannes Brahms and Francis Schubert).
Information and tickets: riga-jurmala.com
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