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Latvian Radio Choir to premiere new programme Conversations without Words<\/span><\/h1><\/div>
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Since 2013, the Riga A Cappella Festival has been shaping a new identity for the vocal music movement, presenting the tradition of a cappella singing as a modern and contemporary art form. The festival has featured many renowned artists \u2014 The Real Group, The Swingles, Postyr, Solala, Gentlemen Singers, Didgori, Anima Solla, Framest, Latvian Voices, the Riga Gospel Choir, Harmony4Riga, and the choirs Kam\u0113r\u2026, Balsis, Austrums, Sola, among others. \n\nAlongside concerts, the festival hosts seminars, masterclasses, and industry meetings on current topics in vocal music, creating a platform for dialogue. The a cappella music highlighted in the festival is a wonder created by the human voice itself, and the energy it carries always leaves a powerful impression. A cappella singing is at the very heart of the Latvian Song Festival tradition, and since time immemorial has been one of the defining symbols of Latvian identity, continuing to inspire new creative explorations in contemporary music.<\/p>\n

7. novembr\u012b plkst. 19.00 Sporta 2 kvart\u0101la Lielaj\u0101 z\u0101l\u0113 norisin\u0101sies Latvijas Radio kora programmas “Sarunas bez v\u0101rdiem” pirmatska\u0146ojums. Latvijas Radio koris, dejas m\u0101ksliniece Lilija Lipora un diri\u0123ents Sigvards K\u013cava aicin\u0101s ce\u013cojum\u0101 glezniecisku ska\u0146u un kust\u012bbu pasaul\u0113, kuru rada, veido unik\u0101l\u0101kie un piln\u012bg\u0101kie instrumenti \u2014 cilv\u0113ka balss un cilv\u0113ka \u0137ermenis. L\u012bdz\u012bgi k\u0101 glezniec\u012bb\u0101, kur v\u0113rojami visda\u017e\u0101d\u0101k\u0101s intensit\u0101tes otas triepieni un kr\u0101su fakt\u016bras, ar\u012b \u0161\u012bs programmas ska\u0146ra\u017eu m\u016bzikas valod\u0101 sastopami vispla\u0161\u0101k\u0101 diapazona izteiksmes veidi, kurus Latvijas Radio kora balsis un Lilijas Liporas kust\u012bba un gongu sp\u0113le padara par dz\u012bviem m\u0101kslas darbiem.<\/p>\n

In the concert program \u201cConversations Without Words,\u201d dense layering alternates with transparent textures of sound color, resulting in scores of otherworldly music. Ranging from delicate minimalism to tense, richly woven writing, the music flows freely without strict form or fixed timelines, allowing both performers and listeners to surrender to the artistic experience.<\/p>\n

Equally free-flowing are the texts created by the composers, strung like necklaces of abstract vowels and syllables with shimmering overtones. The composers shape their scores as illusionists and masters of texture, inviting everyone to listen and gaze into a space and time beyond reality \u2014 to surrender to dreams and to the flight of being.<\/p>\n

The Latvian Radio Choir and conductor Sigvards K\u013cava are world-class stars of choral music, whose performances have been recognized with the prestigious Grammy and Gramophone Awards.<\/p>\n

Lilija Lipora is an outstanding Latvian choreographer and movement director, well known for her work in the fields of Latvian theatre and dance. She has participated in various contemporary dance projects and festivals, with her works distinguished by an innovative approach and an ability to combine different art forms.<\/p>\n

SPORTA 2 Quarter is a dynamic creative district that is constantly evolving and has become a beloved destination for enjoying art, culture, and a variety of events.<\/p>\n

Since 2013, the Riga A Cappella Festival has been shaping a new identity for the vocal music movement, presenting the tradition of a cappella singing as a modern and contemporary art form. The festival has featured many renowned artists \u2014 The Real Group, The Swingles, Postyr, Solala, Gentlemen Singers, Didgori, Anima Solla, Framest, Latvian Voices, the Riga Gospel Choir, Harmony4Riga, and the choirs Kam\u0113r\u2026, Balsis, Austrums, Sola, among others. \n\nAlongside concerts, the festival hosts seminars, masterclasses, and industry meetings on current topics in vocal music, creating a platform for dialogue. The a cappella music highlighted in the festival is a wonder created by the human voice itself, and the energy it carries always leaves a powerful impression. A cappella singing is at the very heart of the Latvian Song Festival tradition, and since time immemorial has been one of the defining symbols of Latvian identity, continuing to inspire new creative explorations in contemporary music.<\/p>\n

The concert programs are supported by the Riga City Council, SPORTA 2 Quarter, VSIA \u201cLatvijas Koncerti,\u201d RKTMC \u201cMaz\u0101 \u0122ilde,\u201d photo studio \u201cStudio Imagine,\u201d and the Copyright and Communication Consulting Agency \/ Latvian Authors\u2019 Association (AKKA\/LAA).<\/p>\n

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