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LNSO, REINIS ZARIŅŠ, AND LATVIAN RADIO CHOIR

December 12, Friday 2025 19.00
Reinis ZARIŅŠ – piano
Latvian Radio Choir
Conductor Guntis KUZMA

Programme:
Robert SCHUMANN Nachtlied for Choir and Orchestra
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto no. 2
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Symphony no. 2
Ruta PAIDERE Ancient Wind

On 12 December, the concert programme explores the night’s magical atmosphere in Robert Schumann’s vocal-symphonic canvas; Beethoven is represented by his radiant early works – the Second Symphony and the seldom-performed Second Piano Concerto, interpreted by pianist Reinis Zariņš; and in conclusion – Ruta Paidere’s score, reflecting on the symbolic meaning of wind in the traditions of different peoples.