During almost six decades of work, he has created an opportunity to technically immortalize the artistic performances of Latvia’s most visible music ensemble – symphony orchestra, choir, individual performer, most popular opera soloists, as well as amateur ensembles, which can be measured in several hundred .
“We have been with Vilnius in our daily work for many decades. It is safe to say that it would be difficult to find another such honest, conscientious, knowledgeable specialist in his field. He will be remembered with the best name by many of our most prominent musicians. Music was not only his job, but He listened to music, knew how to enjoy and appreciate it, “recalls Aldis Ermanbriks, director of the Riga Sound Recording Studio.
“I have known Vilni for 47 years. We have never had a quarrel when working together. He was a person we could fully rely on – extremely tidy and precise. When I came to the record, I could always be sure that everything I needed was ready and in order,” sound director Kārlis Pinnis.
“Vilnis Kaksis – sound engineer, undoubtedly a legendary personality and a great person. Since Ringtones From the beginning, with his participation, countless, now legendary sound recordings have been made, with Raimonds Pauls, Gunārs Rozenbergs, the popular beloved Edgars Liepiņš … My opportunity to learn the profession of sound engineer was also thanks to Vilnius. It is safe to say that his performance is, although often invisible, but at the same time invaluable in the history of Latvian music, “the sound director Tālis Timrots shares his memories.
The farewell will take place in the Old St. Gertrude Church on Saturday, October 17, at 13.
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