Zigmars Liepiņš’ Mass. Independence Day Concert – Concert Hall "Great Amber" (Lielais Dzintars, koncertzāle), Liepāja

About this event

This is a single live concert at Liepājas koncertzāle LIELAIS DZINTARS presented as part of the celebration of Latvia’s 108th birthday. The program is divided into two parts: Jāzeps Mediņš’s Symphony No. 2 “Ziedonī” in the first half, followed by Zigmars Liepiņš’s “Mesa” in the second half. The performance uses a symphony orchestra, an academic choir, a men’s vocal group, two sopranos and organ, conducted by Jānis Liepiņš. The primary event listing identifies the participating forces as the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, State Academic Choir “Latvija”, men’s vocal group Auxilium, Katrīna Paula Felsberga, Ilze Grēvele-Skaraine and Aigars Reinis. The sources describe a concert presentation rather than a staged opera or theatre production. No director, scenic designer, costume designer, lighting designer, choreographer, staging concept, language or subtitle information is provided. The program’s stated thematic focus for “Mesa” is a plea for peace.

Cast & creative

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  Soprano

  Katrīna Paula Felsberga
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  Soprano

  Ilze Grēvele Skaraine
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  Organ

  Aigars Reinis
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  Conductor

  Jānis Liepiņš
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  Conductor

  Jānis Liepiņš
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  Composer

  Jāzeps Mediņš
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  Composer

  Zigmars Liepiņš