Kristīne Balanas – violin
Iveta Apkalna – organ
State Choir LATVIJA
Conductor Jānis Liepiņš
Programme:
Zigmars LIEPIŅŠ The Red Forest Suite
Zigmars LIEPIŅŠ Violin Concerto
Zigmars LIEPIŅŠ Mesa 2020 (premiere)
Zigmars Liepiņš made an iconic entry into the composing scene in the 1970s. Since then, his contribution has been incredibly versatile: melancholic tunes and catchy pop songs, ballads and a touch of folk songs, as well as witty parodies. His listeners are captivated by both wistful and playful motifs, notable song cycles and instrumental gems, we all know and love Zigmars’ operas, rock operas, and musicals. The list of his works includes both intimate melodies and monumental opuses for the nationwide Song Festival.