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Leo Van Duselar, organist of Amsterdam ‘Concertgebow’, will give concerts at Riga Dome Cathedral

Leo van Doeselaar, the titular organist of the “Concertgebow” in Amsterdam, will sit at the Riga Dome Organ at the opening of the 34th International Organ Music Festival, the organizers inform the portal “Delfi”. The concert will take place on July 14 at 7 p.m.

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The concert program includes works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferenc Liszt, Johannes Brahms, but also works by Dutch composers who have not yet performed in Latvia – works by Jan Willem Brandts-Buys, Jan Welmers and Bert Matter. .

According to the music director of the Riga Dome Cathedral, the organist of the Cathedral Aigars Reinis, with the concert of this outstanding, world-famous organist Riga Cathedral returns to International circulation after a long time. “Riga Dome’s outstanding Walcker organ is every organist’s dream to play them, but also a challenge. music by composers, “says Reinis.

Leo Van Duselar studied organ and piano at the Amsterdam Conservatory, receiving the Prix d`Exellence in organ playing. He has supplemented his knowledge of historical interpretations, mastered the repertoire of French organ music with Andre Isoir, as well as mastered the playing of the hammer piano. Professor of organ playing at the Universität der Künste in Berlin since 1995.

Leo Van Duselar is the titular organist with two outstanding Dutch historical instruments, Leiden St. St. Peter’s Church and Groningen St. In Martin’s church. He has performed as an organ soloist with many orchestras, but most of all – as the chief organist of the Amsterdam “Concertgebow” with the Royal Concertgebow Orchestra. Played with the most famous European baroque ensembles.

Leo Van Duselar is an active concert organist, a requested member of the jury and a recognized leader of master classes in Europe and Asia. Extensive discography both as a solo organist (works by JP Svēlinka, H. Šeidemanis, GF Handel) and in continuo compositions. Received Echo and Grammy Awards for recordings.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices. Admission with a valid Covid-19 certificate (vaccinated, diseased and tested) using face masks

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