The LNSO is proud to present undoubtedly the best oboist in the world, Albrecht Mayer, in his first appearance in Riga and what better time than to close our season!

Fiery temperament, ascetic harshness and spiritual enlightenment: these are the ingredients of the unique blend of emotions that will dominate the Balkan-flavoured concert featuring music by Nenov, Bartók and Górecki as interpreted by the young star of orchestral conducting Yordan Kamdzhalov.

The piece will premiere at 19:00 on 12 April 2013; currently two more performances are scheduled, for 13 April 2013, at 11:00 and 16:00 respectively.
It will be an unforgettable adventure for the very young and the mature alike: the aristocratic London, the splendid Mediterranean, the mystical pyramids of Egypt, the threatening jungle of India and many other picturesque locations and exciting adventures.

R. Strauss lived at a time when society longed for the Hero in any field - art, politics, economics and the music. Symphonic poem Heldenleben is composer's autobiography, which reflects emotions and unrest in society and the author finds this hero in music.

Take a part in musical story and learn more about music! Beautiful TRIO NYX and Journalist - story teller Edgars Raginskis will introduce with story of every composition and composer, will take You in time when these compositions where created and stories turned into beautiful music.

The creative union between Vestards Šimkus and Karel Mark Chichon is like a legend that exists right next to us, and yet you have to keep your eyes open to witness a moment when they come together. On 22 and 23 February 2013, the Riga concert-goers will see the two giants of music meet and join forces with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra in a musical adventure:

An opportunity to witness a special dialogue, to be part of a moment when notes are transformed into syllables, strings - into voices and musical pieces - into beautiful emotions and never-ending stories.

What is the Latvian tango? From Oskars Stroks and Aleksandrs Okolo-Kulaks via Ástor Piazzolla to Arturs Maskats and Kārlis Lācis.