On March 20, the “Windstream” festival was opened in Riga, VEF Culture Palace. At the concert “Let’s start spring!” “Rīga” orchestra big band and soloists met, “Delfi” informs the organizers of the festival.
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The program featured dance music of the 20th century – swing, tango, rock and roll and other dance genres; such pieces as “Besame mucho”, “Sway”, “Libertango”, “New York, New York” etc. were played. Performances with dance stories were created by choreographers and dance artists Egiia Abarović and Reinis Rešetins, as well as the tap dance group “Soul Tap”. . The compositions were played by the big band of the “Rīga” orchestra under the leadership of conductor and saxophonist Robert Martini, the vocal performances were performed by Daumants Kalniņš.
“Windstream” festival will continue with concerts on March 25 in Riga Cathedral, on April 7 in Riga St. St. John’s Church and on April 10 in the Palace of Culture “Ziemeļblāzma”. In addition to the orchestra, the choir “Ave Sol”, Ieva Parša, Daumants Kalniņš, the dance group “Soul Tap”, conductors Jurģis Cābulis and Valdis Butāns will also participate in them.
