Featuring:
Līga Baltābola (violin)
Guntis Kuzma (clarinet)
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet:
Egija Sproģe (flute)
Mārtiņš Zālīte (oboe)
Kārlis Catlaks (clarinet)
Artis Zēns (bassoon)
Ingus Novicāns (horn)
Liepāja Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Guntis Kuzma
Programme:
Pēteris Vasks (1946)
“Vox amoris”, fantasy for violin and string orchestra (2009)
“Lauda” for symphony orchestra (1986)|
“Sastrēgumstunda” (1978)
“Mūzika aizlidojušajiem putniem” for wind quintet (1977)
“Moments musicaux” for solo clarinet (1977)
Pēteris Vasks is one of Europe’s most notable composers of academic music from the late 20th century. Vasks is a multiple recipient of the Grand Music Award, including in 2025—for lifetime achievement.
Over the course of his creative life, he has transformed from an avant-garde, rebellious young author speaking the language of modernist music into a grand painter of the eternal struggle between good and evil, using the principles of so-called “new simplicity” and a universally understandable musical expression.
Vasks’s music speaks of fundamental matters—it is the struggle of light against darkness, reflections of nature in music, echoes of birdsong admired by the composer, moments of catharsis, and the destinies of our nation and all humanity, marked by the past, chaos in the present, and hope for the future.
An integral part of Pēteris Vasks’s music is the use of motifs and themes characteristic of Latvian folk music—these are not direct quotations, but sound combinations found in some genetic source, which immediately evoke a sense of belonging in those familiar with Latvian folk music.
A significant source of inspiration for Vasks is nature—especially birdsong, the forest, starry skies, and the sea.
His compositions are not just sounds—they are stories about a world where love and hope struggle with fragility and pain. In this anniversary concert, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra invites you to explore Vasks’s creative journey—from the experimental energy of the 1970s to the spiritual meditation of the 21st century.
INFORMATION FOR OUR VISITORS:
Discounts:
Students, disabled persons, pensioners – 3 euros
Pupils - 50%
Family 3+ card holders - 30%
For a companion of a person with a disability of group I or II - 50%
Groups (10 or more people) – 20%
When purchasing group tickets online, please send an e-mail to sales@lso.lv
When attending the concert, the visitor must present a document certifying their eligibility to a discount.
Useful:
The concert is accessible to people with hearing impairments, as the induction loop function will be activated during it. Based on the experiences of people with hearing impairments when trying this system, the best listening experience is possible in seats in the center parterre area from rows 5 to 12 - from 6 to 28.
The Concert is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, State Culture Capital Foundation and the Liepāja City.
