„It was a great pleasure for me to work with the Liepaja Symphony Amber Sound Orchestra. I was especially impressed by the dedication of the musicians and their huge ability to sense the music. It is obvious that the chief conductor Atvars Lakstigala is leading his orchestra steadily to the highest of levels.”
LUTZ KOEHLER / Germany
professor of Berlin University of the Arts (Universitaet der Kuenste Berlin),
one of the greatest conducting professors in Europe
„The orchestra is very melodious and the musicians are excellent in sensing the music and are willing to comprehend my ideas. It is not that they can only read music sheets – they are aware of what is most important in music, hence the result is brilliant.”
TADEUSZ WOJCIECHOWSKY / Poland
prominent opera conductor
„Liepaja is a discovery to me. Every time that I come to Liepaja, something new and charming greets me... There is a feeling in the air, that the people love their city.
The orchestra is of real value to Liepaja – it is, indeed, a unique adornment, which has been bequeathed to the city. The very presence and concerts of the orchestra purify the air, which is sometimes being polluted by poor rock and pop music. The orchestra represents the cleanliness of music, it has the value of gold and is as vital to people as clean water. I hope that Liepaja preserves its values by any means possible“.
MARIS SIRMAIS / Latvia
art director and principal conductor of
the State choir “Latvia” and youth choir “Kamer...”
„Festival attendance has, without doubt, been one of the essential corner stones in my professional growth as a pianist. It was a unique opportunity to see and to hear a number of distinguished contemporary pianists in the foreground.”
VESTARD SHIMKUS
Latvian piano star
„Liepaja Symphony Amber Sound Orchestra was, in all ways, a positive experience. From the very beginning, when the musicians received us, to the musical material showing an attitude of high professionalism and approached with both seriousness and humor. Right to the final whistle, the concentration, which is crucial in a recording situation, was very high.”
TORBEN PETERSEN / Denmark
educated pianist and teacher in piano and music theory
the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music
„ I was treated very well, the conductor (Lutz Koehler) was excellent and made the orchestra sound extremely good in the Brahms symphony. The musical interpretation was full of expression and drive. A remarkable performance!
The Mozart symphony showed transparency and the chamber-music qualities of the orchestra. It was very easy for me to play the Haydn concert. It was a pleasure!”
KETIL CHRISTENSEN / Denmark
1st trumpet in the Royal Danish Orchestra
„The orchestra is currently rich in brilliant musicians and sound.”
ANDRIS DZENITIS / Latvia
composer
(professional music journal „Mūzikas saule”)