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Reviews
16 May 2012
Vasks compilation of works exceptional
Though Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks has achieved success and fame with compositions for solo instruments, string quartets, orchestras, piano, among many other instruments, I think some of his most powerful and memorable works are his choir songs. The addition of text and language (particularly the Latvian language), in combination with the exceptional skill of a world class choir like the Latvian Radio Choir, make his choir songs particularly haunting and emotionally affecting.
Reviews
16 May 2012
Galante captivates in the soul of Rīga
One of the best known Latvian musicians internationally, with a career spanning multiple decades, soprano Inese Galante (known as Inessa Galante internationally) has turned to sacred music on her latest 2011 release – The Soul of Rīga. Recorded at the Rīga Cathedral, the two CD collection features the Cathedral’s world famous organ performed by organists Aivars Kalējs and Mattias Wager.
Blogs
15 May 2012
LU studente veic pētījumu par diasporu un Latvijas medijiem
Kāda Latvijas Universitātes komunikācijas studiju studente griežas pie ārzemēs dzīvojošiem latviešiem ar lūgumu izpalīdzēt ar viņas pētijumu par Latvijas sabiedrisko mediju lietojumu ārzemēs dzīvojošo latviešu vidē.
In the forums
Can Latvia be trusted by NATO? posted by Andrejs on 15 May 2012
Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development - Geneva posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
«Ušakov, domā latviski!» posted by Peteris Cedrins on 10 May 2012
