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Composer of the Week Christmas in Latvia
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Donald Macleod visits the city of Riga to experience the seasonal music and Christmas traditions of Latvia – a country overflowing with choral excellence.

Donald Macleod visits the city of Riga to experience the seasonal music and Christmas traditions of Latvia – a country overflowing with choral excellence. Today, he meets composer Rihards Dubra, samples Riga’s Christmas Markets, and hears how singing has become part of Latvia’s national identity, particularly at Christmas time.

trad.: °­²Ή±τ²Ή»εΓ΄ (arr. J. Vaivods)
Amy Voorhees, soprano
Valerie Jeannin, mezzo-soprano
San Antonio Chamber Choir, conducted by Richard Bjella

Dubra: Duo Seraphim
Royal Holloway Choir, conducted by Rupert Gough

Dubra: In Nativitate Domini (excerpts)
Viesturs Jansons, Tenor
New York Latvian Concert Choir
Youth Choir β€˜Balsis’
New Chamber Orchestra of Riga, conducted by Andrejs Jansons

anon.: Res est admirabilis
Schola Cantorum Riga, directed by Guntars Prānis

Dubra: Te Deum
State Choir of Latvia
Riga Dome Choir School Girls' Choir
Riga Dome Boys' Choir
Youth Choir β€˜Balsis’
Youth Choir Kamer
Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Māris Sirmais

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Music Played

  • Traditional Latvian

    °­²Ή±τ²Ή»εΓ΄

    Singer: Amy Voorhees. Singer: Valerie Jeannin. Choir: San Antonio Chamber Choir. Director: Richard Bjella.
    • MARK RECORDS.

  • Rihards Dubra

    Duo Seraphim

    Performer: Royal Holloway Choir. Director: Rupert Gough.
    • HYPERION.

  • Rihards Dubra

    In Nativitate Domine (excerpt)

    Choir: New York Latvian Concert Choir. Choir: Balsis Youth Choir. Orchestra: New Chamber Orchestra of Riga. Conductor: Andrejs Jansons.
    • ALBANY : TROY1040.
    • ALBANY.
    • 13.

  • Anon.

    Res est admirabilis

    Choir: Schola Cantorum Riga.
    • SKANI : LMIC085.
    • SKANI.
    • 1.

  • Anonymous

    Vox clara

    Choir: Schola Cantorum Riga.
    • SKANI : LMIC085.
    • SKANI.
    • 2.

  • Anon.

    Uterus hodie

    Choir: Schola Cantorum Riga.
    • SKANI : LMIC085.
    • SKANI.
    • 8.

  • Rihards Dubra

    Te Deum

    Singer: Kristīne Gailīte. Choir: Riga Dom Boys Choir. Choir: Riga Dome Girls' Choir. Choir: Balsis Youth Choir. Choir: Kamer Youth Choir. Choir: Latvian State Academic Choir. Orchestra: Liepāja Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Māris Sirmais.
    • VAK-0601.
    • VAK.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Mon 23 Dec 2024 16:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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