Six young and talented conductors will lead the Riga Chamber Choir “Ave Sol” with a vibrant, modern, and contemporary concert program. The conductors are Jānis Almanis-Palmbahs, Matīss Circenis, Kamila Siliņa, Andreas Johannes Theobald, Kristaps Solovjovs, and Laura Ozoliņa. The concert will feature lesser-known gems of contemporary choral music, arrangements of Latvian folk songs, the lyricism of Scandinavian sacred music, and world premieres by young composers.

New works written specifically for this concert include pieces by Andreas Johannes Theobald from Cologne, who will personally conduct his compositions “Scattered Pieces of Advice” and “Lūgšana” as their world premieres. Latvia will also hear the premiere of Frederiks Gints Rutka’s composition “Rise, My Soul”, which won the Audience Choice Award at the 4th Eduardas Balsys International Composers’ Competition in Vilnius, Lithuania, and was first performed by the Rīga Chamber Choir “Ave Sol” under the direction of Matīss Circenis.

Alongside these new works, the concert will feature arrangements of Latvian folk songs by Evija Skuķe, Pēteris Plakidis, and Jan Sandström from the choral cycle “Dzintara dziesmām” dedicated to the choir “Kamēr…,” conducted by Jānis Almanis-Palmbahs and Laura Ozoliņa. Additionally, works by Georgs Pelečs, Arturs Maskats, Sven-David Sandström, and Henryk Górecki will be performed, conducted by Kamila Siliņa and Kristaps Solovjovs.

During the time of its founder Imants Kokars, the Riga Chamber Choir “Ave Sol” was a phenomenon unlike anything seen before in Latvia. Kokars was unafraid to experiment and explore new timbres, significantly expanding both the technical possibilities of choral singing and the repertoire. Collaborating with the brightest Latvian composers of the 20th century, countless choral works were created, many of which remain known today. It was a true laboratory—choir and composers worked together so closely that some works were created during rehearsals, and Imants Kokars can be considered a co-creator. Today, this tradition continues in new generations through young, talented conductors and composers who boldly explore, experiment, and allow the choral tradition to live in a fresh sound. The Riga Chamber Choir “Ave Sol” remains a space where creativity, courage, and talent continue to conduct new experiments in the choral laboratory.

Experience a concert where tradition meets innovation, and composition meets fresh interpretation!

Tickets are available at Bilesu Paradize outlets and at www.bilesuparadize.lv.

Tickets can also be purchased at the concert venue on February 26 from 6:00 p.m. Payments will be accepted cash only.