The popularity of composer Franz Liszt could be compared to that of the group The cockroaches phenomenon in the sixties of the last century, the genius of Michael Jackson in the eighties or the fame of rapper Eminem at the beginning of this century. On stage we will see the renowned Latvian pianist Elīna Bērtīns and the new generation Estonian conductor Henry Kristofer Āvik. Visitors will be delighted not only with music and stories, but also with exciting animations created by artist Kriss Salmanis.
For the ninth consecutive year, the LNSO continues its series of concerts with added educational value, in which the orchestra and storyteller Goran Gora introduce young people and academic music enthusiasts to the successes of classical music and their authors – composers of world fame. Each concert program is conceived as a multimedia adventure, integrating the music and lifestyle of the ensembles with specially created animations, dressing the educational content in a bright, attractive and youthful form. Also this season A symphonic success the creative team is unchanged: playwright Jānis Jonevs, artist Krišs Salmanis, director Roberts Rubīns and musicologist Orests Silabriedis.
At the concert on December 15, the LNSO and Goran Gora will present the works of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, performing the composer’s first piano concerto and symphonic poem Preludes.
Francis Liszt is one of the world’s most famous pianists, composers and conductors, who irreversibly influenced the musical development of his era. His fame at that time was comparable to superstar status, while also discovering several new musical genres, including the symphonic poem, which became one of the most beloved genres of romantic symphonic music. On July 19, 1886, Liszt gave his last concert, intending to devote the end of his life to church service. However, 12 days after the last concert, the composer passed away.
Solo concert pianist Elīna Bērtiņa actively gives concerts both as a solo artist and in tandem with outstanding musicians and collectives, and also works as a teacher. Done with Sinfonietta Riga, Sinfonia concertante, LNSO, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, the Olsztyn Philharmonic Orchestra and the German String Philharmonic, with whom he jointly embarked on a summer tour in 2018. Nominated For the Great Music Award 2021 in the category For excellent work in the ensemble.
At the concert, Estonian conductor Henry Kristofers Āviks will appear before the LNSO for the first time. The 24-year-old conductor won first place at this year’s prestigious Carl Nielsen competition in Denmark, as well as Usedom music festival award, celebrating his intelligence, musical curiosity and charisma. He is also winner of the Evgenii Svetlanov International Conducting Competition. The overall winner of this competition since 2010 is the Latvian conductor Andris Poga.
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