Riga, Latvia – The Latvian National Symphony orchestra (LNSO) embarks on a landmark collaboration this week with renowned French conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi, presenting two concerts featuring a diverse program spanning baroque masterpieces to 20th-century Latvian compositions.Spinosi, celebrated for his interpretations of Baroque and Classical era works, will lead the LNSO in performances on[Date-[Date-[Date-[Date-information not provided in source text, needs to be added]at the [Venue-[Venue-[Venue-[Venue-information not provided in source text, needs to be added].
This engagement marks SpinosiS debut with the LNSO, bringing his expertise as founder and artistic director of Ensemble Matheus and a frequent guest at prestigious venues like the Concert hall and the Royal Opera in London. The concerts will showcase a program beginning with Peter Vasks’ Cantabile for string instruments (1979), a cornerstone of the Latvian composer’s oeuvre. Vivaldi‘s “Is the name of” from his cycle Praise Boys, featuring French soprano Nina Spinose alongside the LNSO string group, and Bach‘s Concerto for harpsichord and Orchestra in D minor BWV 1052, with harpsichordist Ieva Saliete, complete the first half.
The second half of each concert will be dedicated to Gabriela Fauré’s Requiem,a unique take on the traditional mourning mass,emphasizing hope and peace. The State Academic Choir latvia will join the LNSO, with soprano and baritone solos performed by nina Spinose and Halvor melien, respectively. Tickets are available through Ticket Paradise.
