LATVIA
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
RIGA RITMI JAZZ FESTIVAL - 19:00 @ Riga Congress Centre
Vincent Peirani & Emile Parisien, Dianne Reeves
FUTURE SHORTS Summer Programme Open Air Film Nights
22:30 @ Spikeri Industrial Creative Quarter at 6 Maskavas St. Riga
Short-length film festival FUTURE SHORTS presents eight of the best festival films from participants and winners of the biggest international film festivals from around the world in 2015 — among them are Georgia, Romania, Palestine, Belgium, United Kingdom, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
*OGASAVARA, director Vakhtang Tato Kotetishvilli, Georgia/ 2015/ 8 min/ Drama
*THE REFLECTION OF POWER, director Mihai Gricu, Romania/ 2015/ 9 min/ Experimental
*ANIMAL COLLECTION, FloriDada, director PFFR, / 2015/4 min/ Music video
*PARTNER, ( Replique), director Antoine Giorgini, Belgium 2015/ 4 min/ Drama
*THINGS USED TO BE HIDDEN, director Tara Mercedes Wood, Great Britain/ 2015/ 4 min/ Animation
*AVE MARIA, director Basil Khalil, Palestine, Great Britain/ 2015/ 14 min/ Comedy
*HOTEL 22, director Elizabeth Lo, USA/ 2014/ 8 min/Documentary
*OUSTAZ, director Bentley Brown, Canada, Chad, Saudi Arabia/ 2015/ 22 min/Documentary
Programme of the festival is being demonstrated in original language
FRIDAY, JULY 1
RIGA RITMI JAZZ FESTIVAL - 19:00 @ Riga Congress Centre
Caina Cavalcante & Michael Pipoquinha, Yilian Canizares
SATURDAY, JULY 2
RIGA RITMI JAZZ FESTIVAL - 19:00 @ Riga Congress Centre
Justin Kauflin, James Morrison & Latvian Radio Big Band
Opening concert — world dance concert Eternal Movement in Mills
19:30 @ The Great Hall, Dzintari, Jurmala.
TUESDAY, JULY5
Black Sabbath - The End. Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi - Geezer Butler
19:30 @ Arena Riga
THURSDAY, JULY 7
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. LATVIAN RADIO CHOIR AND PETER PHILIPS - 20:00 @ Riga, Riga Cathedral
Latvian Radio Choir, Conductor Peter Philips (UK).
FRIDAY, JULY 8
ARTISSIMO FESTIVAL
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL
19:00 @ Dubulti, Ev. Lut. Church (Baznicas iela, 13)
Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta (Estonia). Conductor Andres Mustonen. Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. ELINA SIMKUS AND THE COIN DU ROI ORCHESTRA
20:00 @ Riga, St.John’s Church
Elina Simkus, soprano, The Coin du Roi Baroque orchestra (Italy), Conductor Christian Frattima
SATURDAY, JULY 9
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. THE CHILDREN’S CONCERT “FROG BECOMING PRINCESS”
13:00 @ Rundale, Rundale Castle White Hall
KristIne Gailite, soprano; Ilona Bagele, mezzo; Mihails Culpajevs, tenor; Krisjanis Norvelis, bass; The Ancient Music Ensemble. Programme: Jean Philippe Rameau
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. SERGEJS JEGERS AND COLLEGIUM MUSICUM RIGA
16:00 @ Rundale, Rundale Castle White Hall
Sergejs Jegers, countertenor, The Collegium Musicum Riga Baroque orchestra, Artistic director and conductor Maris Kupcs
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. THE LA CETRA D’ORFEO BAROQUE ENSEMBLE (BELGIUM)
18:00 @ Rundale, Rundale Castle Golden Hall
Spanish and Latin American music from the 16th and 17th century
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. MASTERPIECES OF GERMAN, FRENCH AND ITALIAN BAROQUE
20:00 @ Rundale, Rundale Castle White Hall
The Coin du Roi Baroque orchestra (Italy), Conductor Christian Frattima
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL. CONCLUDING CONCERT. ANTONIO VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS
22:00 @ Rundale, Rundale Castle Garden
Musicians: Georgijs Sarkisjans, violin, The Kremerata Baltica orchestra
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
MONDAY, JULY 11
Jurmala festival opening. Vestard Shimkus. Sergei Nakariakov
20:00 @ The Great Hall, Dznitari, Jurmala
Vestards Simkus, piano; Sergei Nakariakov, trumpet; Jurmala Festival Orchestra
Conductor Ainars Rubikis. Programme: Ravel Piano Concerto in G major, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in D minor (arr. for trumpet), Tchaikovsky “Capriccio Italien”
TUESDAY, JULY 12
Jurmala Festival. Georgian ethno jazz band Egari
20:00 @ The Great Hall, Dznitari, Jurmala
Programme: traditional Georgian music with ethno and modern melodies from various other cultures
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Jurmala festival. Intars Busulis & The Abonementa orchestra & Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
20:00 @ The Great Hall, Dzintari, Jurmala
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Jurmala Festival closing night. Viva Italia
20:00 @ The Great Hall, Dzintari, Jurmala
Aleksandrs Antonenko, tenor; Egils Silins, bass baritone; Alisa Zinovjeva, soprano;
Marlena Keine, soprano; Jurmala Festival Orchestra, Conductor Vello Pahn
Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti opera arias and overtures
LITHUANIA
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Varom Summer Fest ‘16 - July 1, 2016 – July 3, 2016
Music, sports, installations, 3D fireworks, games for kids, and a “horror bunker” are promised.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
SYMPHONIC ROCK - 19:00 @ Vilnius University Botanical Gardens (43 Kairenu St., Vilnius)
Opening concert of the Christopher Summer Festival
DAGAMBA (Latvia/Lithuania/Iran): VALTERS PUCE (cello),
A.TROCJUKS (cello), D.TENYS (piano), H.RAHBARALAM (percussion) Vilnius City Municipality ST. CHRISTOPHER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Conductor DONATAS KATKUS
Beethoven, Prokofjev, U2, Led Zeppelin, etc.
MONDAY, JULY 4
Damien Rice Vilniuje. 20:00 @ Vilniaus universiteto Botanikos sodas.
Rachmaninoff “All-night vigil” in Vilnius
19:00 @ St. John’s Church, Sv. Jono gatve 12, Vilnius, Lithuania
TUESDAY, JULY5
HEINEKEN LIVE: SON LUX (JAV) - 21:00 @ MenU fabrikas Loftas
SACRED MUSIC HOURS
19:00 @ St. Casimir’s Church (34 Didzioji St., Vilnius)
L.DIGRYS (organ), L.MIKALAUSKAS (bass), R. MARCINKUTE LESIEUR (organ), Vilnius City Municipality ST CHRISTOPHER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, Conductor DONATAS KATKUS
Handel, Verdi, Poulenc
FRIDAY, JULY 8
CLASSICS DO JAZZ - Summer’s most delicious dessert for fans of jazz and classical music
19:00 @ St. Casimir’s Church (34 Didzioji St., Vilnius)
Concert organised in co-operation with the POLISH INSTITUTE IN VILNIUS
FILIP WOJCIECHOWSKI TRIO (Poland), FILIP WOJCIECHOWSKI (piano), PAWEL PANTA (double bass), PIOTR BISKUPSKI (percussion)
Jazz improvisations on themes from works by J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart and F. Chopin
SATURDAY, JULY 9
THE STORY OF DANCE - A piano trio concert
21:00 @ St. Catherine’s Church (30 Vilniaus St., Vilnius)
Performers: SILVIJA VAITKEVICIUTE (violin), JONE PUNYTE (piano)
RIMVYDAS SAVICKAS (clarinet)
M. de Falla, I. Albeniz, M. Ponce, N. Rota, etc.
TUESDAY, JULY 12
SACRED MUSIC HOURS - 19:00 @ St. Casimir’s Church (34 Didzioji St., Vilnius)
LUCA RATTI (organ, Milan, Italy)
V. Petrali, F. Mendelssohn
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
COME ON A DATE... - The golden songs of Benjamin Gorbulski
19:00 @ St. Catherine’s Church (30 Vilniaus St., Vilnius)
Soloists: E. SASENKO (mezzo soprano), L.MIKALAUSKAS (bass), Vilnius City Municipality ST. CHRISTOPHER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, Conductor DONATAS KATKUS
The songs of Benjamin Gorbulski
SATURDAY, JULY 16
SUMMER RHAPSODY A piano recital
21:00 @ St. Catherine’s Church (30 Vilniaus St., Vilnius)
Performers: A.SILEIKAITE (piano, Switzerland), D.GIRCIUS (piano)Beethoven, Brahms, Ravel, Saint-Saens
ESTONIA
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
GREAT SUMMER GATHERING. FRIENDS - 20:00 @ Estonia Concert Hall
S.ILVES (cello), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Conductor NEEME JARVI
Weiner - Divertisments, Tchaikovsky “Pezzo capriccioso” for cello and orchestra, Eller - Prelude in G minor for cello and orchestra, Gershwin “Walking the Dog” from “Shall We Dance,” Ellington “Solitude”, Grofe, “The Grand Canyon Suite” (1931)
The concert’s patron is President of the Republic of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Tales and Songs of Estonian Man: Rene Soom (baritone, NO Estonia), Siim Selis (piano). 20:00 @ Haapsalu Resort Hall
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Ensemble Hortus Musicus. 20:00 @ Haapsalu linnuse muuseum
TUESDAY, JULY 5
Festival opening concert. Sea Jazz. 19:00 @ Johvi Concert Hall
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
Denis Matsuyev (piano). 19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
THURSDAY, JULY 7
Donizetti. Pietro il Grande zar di tutte le Russie
Performance of St. Petersburg Chamber Opera. 19:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
Water Music. Estonian Academic Wind Quintet. 17:00 @ Tartu University Narva College
FRIDAY, JULY 8
Moscow Baroque Soloists. 20:00 @ Alatskivi Castle
Shchedrin. Not only Love
Performance of St. Petersburg Chamber Opera. 19:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
Quattro Quarti saxophone quartet. 18:00 @ Purtse Castle
SATURDAY, JULY 9
Gala concert by the soloists and orchestra of St. Petersburg Chamber Opera. 19:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
From Bach to Blues - Elmira Darvarova (violin, USA). 19:00 @ Tartu, Jaani Church
Moscow Baroque Soloists. 18:00 @ Sillamae cultural centre
SUNDAY, JULY 10
Moscow Baroque Soloists. 18:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace
MONDAY, JULY 11
Opening Concert - Sinfonietta Riga, Paavo Jarvi, V.Lucas (flute), Marie-Pierre Langlamet (harp)
20:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
Prokofiev - Symphony no. 1, Mozart - Flute and Harp Concerto in C major, Part - Fratres, Haydn - Symphony no. 104
TUESDAY, JULY 12
Young Estonian Soloists
19:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
S.Heinoja (piano), M.Johannes Kits (cello), J.Vahermagi (viola)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Jarvi Academy Sinfonietta
20:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
Theodor Sink (cello),
Tubin - Music for Strings, Haydn - Cello Concerto no. 2 in D major, Schubert - Symphony no. 5
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Viktoria Mullova and Estonian Festival Orchestra
20:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
Estonian Festival Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi, Viktoria Mullova (violin). Tuur - Incantation of Tempest, Sibelius - Violin concerto, Nielsen - Symphony no. 2
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