Arts & Events guide

LATVIA

THURSDAY, DEC 3
The World Famous Glen Miller Orchestra
19:00 @ Riga, Riga Congress Centre, Kr. Valdemara iela 5
The History of Bigbands
 
FRIDAY, DEC 4
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra                                                                    
19:00 @ Riga, The Great Guild
Petri Sakari (conductor), E.Sefers (clarinet)
Nielsen, Sibelius  
 
SATURDAY, DEC 5
Evija Martinsone (solo concert)
15:00 @ Latvian National Opera & Ballet (LNOB)
 
Splash. The Spectacular Water-Fountain Show
15:00 @ Riga Circus, Merkela iela 4
 
SUNDAY, DEC 6
The Sound of Music Education
12:00 @ LNOB
For the Family (concert performance)
 
Splash. The Spectacular Water-Fountain Show
15:00 @ Riga Circus, Merkela iela 4
 
Amsterdam Klezmer Band (Holland)
19:00 @ Riga Concerthall, Akademijas laukums 1
Starting twenty years ago as a group of  buskers playing traditional Yiddish party music on the streets, the Amsterdam Klezmer Band has evolved into an internationally celebrated band with a rock solid live reputation.
The AKB reenergizes the sound of Klezmer by casually throwing contemporary styles and techniques into the mix. The band keeps traditional music fresh, urgent, and very danceable.
 
Carl Barat
20:00 @ Riga, Palladium, Marijas iela 21
 
MONDAY, DEC 7
Latvian Sound Quartet
15:00 @  Baltinava, Baltinava School of Music and Art
Granados, Martinu, Poulenc
 
THURSDAY, DEC 10
Symphony of Toys
19:00 @ Riga, Great Guild Hall
A Christmas charity concert
 
Die Fledermaus, operetta
19:00 @ LNOB
Janis Liepins (conductor)

European Christmas. Latvian Radio Bigband and Framest
19:00 @ Riga, Riga Congress Centre
Music from the repertoire of New York Voices

Dinamo Riga – Neftehimik Niznekamska
19:30 @ Arena Riga, Skanstes iela 21
 
FRIDAY, DEC 11
Die Fledermaus, operetta
19:00 @ LNOB
Janis Liepins (conductor)
 
Riga Sinfonietta European Christmas
19:00 @ Riga, Great Guild
Enrico Onofri (violin/leader); Haydn, Mozart, Avison, Kraus  
 
Leneson’s Unbelievable Winter Garden
13.00 @ Latgales vestnieciba GORS
Concert for Children in Latvian
Andris Vecumnieks (conductor). Glazunov, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi
 
SATURDAY, DEC 12
Die Fledermaus, operetta
19:00 @ LNOB
Janis Liepins (conductor)
 
European Christmas. Christmas Tango
19:00 @ Riga, Spikeri Concert Hall
Trio Art-i-Shock.
Dubra, Gribincika, Krilova, Leimane, Piazolla

SUNDAY, DEC 13
Karlsson Flies, ballet
12:00 @ LNOB
18:00 @ LNOB
Martins Ozolins (conductor)
For the Family
 
WEDNESDAY, DEC 16
Nils Landgren ( trombone/voice)  &  Radio Latvia Bigband
19:00 @ Liepaja, Great Amber Concert Hall
 
ESTONIA

THURSDAY, DEC 3
The Nutcracker, ballet
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
 
Mia, The Fairy Dog
11:00 & 18:00 @  Tallinn, Nordea Concert Hall, Estonia pst. 9
Mia, the Fairy Dog is Estonian author Kadi Urbase’s
heartfelt Christmas musical about the adventures of a fairy dog named Mia, who
lives with Santa Claus and Mrs Claus in a tiny house deep in the forest and one
day goes off in search of the world’s best present.

The Misanthrope, Moliere
19:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace Theatrum
 
Life is a Cabaret
19:00 @ Tallinn, Restoran Merineitsi, Viru valjak 4
 
Montreal Guitar Trio (Canada)
19:00 @ Tartu, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Vanemuise 6
 
FRIDAY, DEC 4
The Misanthrope, Moliere
19:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace Theatrum
 
Montreal Guitar Trio (Canada)
19:00 @ Johvi Concert Hall, Chamber Hall
 
Glenn Miller Orchestra
19:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
 
Nordic Symphony Orchestra Youth Programme (pre-reserved)
12:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
 
Nordic Symphony Orchestra   
Born Special
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
Anu Tal (conductor), Alena Baeva (violin)
 
Glenn Miller Orchestra
19:00 @ Parnu Kontserdimaja, Aida 4
The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their pre-Christmas tour conducted by Wil Salden. The atmosphere at the concert will take you to the origins of jazz — into the days of black-and-white movies, bigbands, swing and vinyl records. In addition to the instrumental jazz compositions that have already conquered the whole world, the orchestra’s repertoire includes some vocal compositions.

Rinaldo, opera
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonian National Opera, Estonia pst 4
 
Midnight in Paris, ballet in two acts
19:00 @ Tartu, Teater Vanemuine, vaike maja, Vanemuise 45a
Music of George Gershwin, Choreographer/director M.Shannon (USA)

Life is a Cabaret
19:00 @ Restoran Merineitsi, Tallinn
 
Montreal Guitar Trio (Canada)
19:00 @ Johvi Kontserdimaja, Pargi 40
 
Christmas Jazz 2015
Ana Moura (Portugal)
19:00 @ Tallinn, Nordea Concert Hall, Estonia pst. 9
The Portuguese singer Ana Moura is a bright star of the younger fado generation.
www.jazzkaar.ee

Advent Concert
Chamber Choir Voces Musicales
19:00 @ Tallinn, Swedish St. Michael’s Church, Ruutli 9
Toomas Siitan (conductor), E.Salumae (organ), I.Eenmaa (violone), K.Kao (theorbo). Programme: Schutz & Scheidt

Miguel Cruz Latin Workshop, Joulujazz 2015
21:00 @  Teater NO99 Jazzklubi, Sakala 3  
 
SATURDAY, DEC 5
The Misanthrope, Moliere
19:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace Theatrum
 
The Nutcracker, ballet
12:00 @ Estonian National Opera
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
 
Hortus Musicus
16:00 @ Tallinn,Gate Tower
Andres Mustonen (artistic director)
 
Montreal Guitar Trio (Canada)
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
 
Glenn Miller Orchestra
19:00 @ Tartu, Vanemuine Concert Hall

The Nutcracker, ballet
12:00 @ Tallinn, Estonian National Opera
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonian National Opera
Tchaikovsky
 
Glenn Miller Orchestra
19:00 @ Tartu, Vanemuise Kontserdimaja, Vanemuise 6
World famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their pre-Christmas tour conducted by Wil Salden
 
Montreal Guitar Trio (Canada)
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
 
SUNDAY, DEC 6
 
Concert series “Elite concerts” Bach & Handel Gala
16:00 @ Tartu, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Vanemuise 6
 
Concert series “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp” “The Tales of Scheherazade”
12:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall

Voces Musicales – Advent Concert
16:00 @ Viljandi Jaani kirik, Pikk 6
Toomas Siitan (conductor), E.Salumae (organ), I.Eenma (viola da gamba)
Programme: Schutz & Scheidt
 
Palace Music Concert Series
17:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Art Museum
J.Henderson (flute), S.Groote (viola), A.Tohver (piano)
Bloch, Martinu, Kats-Chernin, Durufle  
 
Glenn Miller Orchestra
19:00 @ Tallinn, Nordea Kontserdimaja
World famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their pre-Christmas tour conducted by Wil Salden
 
Anticipation of Christmas. The Second Advent Sunday
19:00 @ Tallinn, Teachers House, Raekoja plats 14
Early music ensemble Rondellus
Programme: Cantigas de Santa Maria
Corelli Music brings joy to its audiences with the Christmas music festival “Church Holidays in the Land of Mary.”

MONDAY, DEC 7
The Misanthrope, Moliere
19:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace
Theatrum
 
Tuesday,  DEC 8
Concert series “Elite concerts”
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
Baroque music ensemble Floridante
M.Valdmaa (soprano), E.Raik (baroque oboe), M. Orgse (baroque violin), S.Fischer (harpsichord, organ), T.Joesaar (baroque cello), K.Kao (theorbo)
Bach, Handel
 
WEDNESDAY, DEC 9
 
My Fair Lady, operetta / music
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
 
Concert series “Sibelius 150” Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
The concert of the flagship of Finnish orchestras, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, concludes  the 150th anniversary of Jean Sibelius in Tallinn. The Tallinn concert takes place one day after the composer’s birthday week, culminating at Helsinki’s new concert hall.
John Storgards (conductor, Finland), Yefim Bronfman (piano, Israel/USA),
Soile Isokoski (soprano, Finland)
Sibelius. Tone-poems “Saga”, “Luonnotar”, Symphony no 7, Beethoven. Concerto for piano and orchestra no 5

Nutcracker, ballet
19:00 @ Johvi Concert Hall
Tchaikovsky
 
Rebecca Kontus & Band - Edith Piaf 100
19:00 @ Tallinn, Kumu Auditoorium, Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1
 www.jazzkaar.ee
 
THURSDAY, DEC 10
Carmen, opera
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
 
Vocal group Estonian Voices
19:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall
 
Gatsby / La Dolce Vita, short ballets
19:00 @ Tartu, Teater Vanemuine, suur maja, Vanemuise 6
Sincere feelings, subtle irony, humour, glamour and dreams!
Gatsby - Music by G.Reynolds (based on Duke Ellington)
Producer & choreographer S.Stubbs
La Dolce Vita - Giorgio Madia’s ballet to the music of Nino Rota
Director, choreographer & lighting designer G.Madia (Italy)
Both Gatsby and La Dolce Vita are solid and wholesome ballet productions in which the dancer and his/her persona are highlighted deservedly. As the troupe consists of dancers of very diverse origins and backgrounds, the display is varied and exciting.

Estonian Voices
19:00 @ Parnu Kontserdimaja, Aida 4
 
Valge Gospel
19:00 @ Tallinn, Saku Suurhall, Paldiski mnt 104B

FRIDAY, DEC 11
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven’s Fifth
19:00 @ Estonia Concert Hall
Antonio Mendez (conductor)
Espressivo III: Wagner, Beethoven

Ball im Savoy, operetta / musical
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
Pal Abraham’s operetta in three acts
Music arranged by Mart Sander

J.S.Bach. Magnificat  
19:00 @ Tartu, St.Pauls Church, Riia 27
Capella Cracoviensis – soloists, choir and orchestra (Poland), Jan Tomasz Adamus (conductor/organ soloist)
Programme: Zebrowski, Bach

SATURDAY, DEC 12
La traviata, opera
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
Midnight in Paris, ballet in two acts
19:00 @  Tartu, Teater Vanemuine, vaike maja, Vanemuise 45a
George Gershwin’s music and the artistic personalities of Paris of the 1920s-1950s playfully entwined into a whole!

SUNDAY, DEC 13
Karlsson on the Roof
12:00 @ Estonian National Opera
17:00 @ Estonian National Opera
For Young People
 

Ensemble Hortus Musicus,
18:00 @ Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace
Andres Mustonen (artistic director)
 
Concert series - Dream Big Jazz -  Frank Sinatra 100
17:00 @ Parnu Concert Hall, Aida 4
Estonian Dream Big Band
S.Triffitt (vocal, Great Britain), S,Rubina (vocal)
Stephen Triffitt created the role of Frank Sinatra in the original West End cast of The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas as well as opening USA, Canadian and European productions. His voice has also featured in many Films, TV programmes and adverts.

MONDAY, DEC 14
Concert series - Dream Big Jazz -  Frank Sinatra 100
19:00 @ Tartu, Vanemuine Concert Hall
 
TUESDAY, DEC 15
Mother Light: Bhagavan Das and Sharada Devi
19:00 @ Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall
 
WEDNESDAY, DEC 16
Concert series “Dream Big Jazz” “Frank Sinatra 100”
19:00 @ Tallinn, Nordea Concert Hall
 
Estonian Dream Big Band, S.Triffitt (vocal, Great Britain), S. Rubina (vocal)
Stephen Triffitt created the role of Frank Sinatra in the original West End cast of The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas as well as opening USA, Canadian and European productions. His voice has also featured in many Films, TV programmes and adverts.
 
Little Prince Hamlet
12:00 @ Estonian National Opera
14:00 @ Estonian National Opera
For Young People
 
Die Zirkusprinzessin, operetta / musical
19:00 @ Estonian National Opera
Operetta by Imre Kalman in two acts
 
LITHUANIA
 
THURSDAY, DEC 3
 
BOLERO+, ballet
18:30 @ Lithuanian National Opera, Ballet and Theatre (LNOBT)
Modestas Barkauskas (conductor)
Programme: Things I told nobody, Everywhere we weren’t, Bolero
 
FRIDAY, DEC 4
Egle The Queen of Grass Snakes, ballet
18:30 @ LNOBT
David Geringas (conductor, Germany)
Eduardas Balsys (composer)
 
SATURDAY, DEC 5
 
Creation of the World
19:00 @ Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall
Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Modestas Pitrenas (conductor), I. Armonaite (violin).Panufnik, Stravinsky, Konstantinas Ciurlionis
 
Ballet Extravaganza
19:00 @  LNOBT
Ballet stars from New York City Ballet, Royal Ballet Covent Garden, English National Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, La Scala Ballet Milan, Norwegian National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Berlin Staatsballet, Moscow Bolshoi Ballet
 
SUNDAY, DEC 6
 
The Play of Sounds
Music in Trakai Castle
 
15:00 @ Trakai Castle Great Hall
Ciurlionis Quartet, LAMT Vocal students
Mozart, Haydn, Verdi, Vaughan Williams, Offenbach,  Strauss, vocal duets, tercets, ensembles and arias
 
Capriccio
19:00  @  Museum of Applied Art
 A.Vasiliauskas (cello), D. Juozapaitiene (viola), Adora String Quartet
Strauss, Schubert, Boccherini
 
The Nutcracker, ballet
12:00 @ LNOBT
Martynas Staskus (conductor)
Tchaikovsky
 
WEDNESDAY, DEC 9
 Lior Shambadal Conducts Classical Masterpieces
19:00 @ Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall
Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Lior Shambadal (conductor), K.Soltani (cello).  Strauss, Haydn, Honegger, Mozart
 
The Nutcracker, ballet
18:30 @ LNOBT
Martynas Staskus (conductor)
Tchaikovsky
 
Sympho Show
19:00 @ Vilnius Congress Centre, Vilniaus g. 6
 
THURSDAY, DEC 10
Die Fledermaus, operetta
18:30 @ LNOBT
Martynas Staskus (conductor)
Strauss
 
FRIDAY, DEC 11
Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra
Opera and zarzuela arias, duets, overtures and intermezzo
19:00 @ Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall
Ricardo Estrada (conductor), M. Marti (soprano), N.Kazlaus (soprano)
Bizet, Penella, Herbert,Gershwin, Rossini, Offenbach, Delibes
 
The Nutcracker, ballet
18:30 @ LNOBT
Modestas Barkauskas (conductor)
Tchaikovsky
 
SATURDAY, DEC 12
 
Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra
Opera and zarzuela arias, duets, overtures and intermezzo
19:00 @ Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall
Ricardo Estrada (conductor), M. Marti (soprano), N.Kazlaus (soprano)
Bizet, Penella, Herbert,Gershwin, Rossini, Offenbach, Delibes
 
La Traviata, opera
18:30 @ LNOBT
Gianluca Marciano (conductor, Italy)
Verdi
 
SUNDAY, DEC 13
Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra
12:00 @ Vilnius, Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall
Modestas Pitrenas(conductor)
Tchaikovsky/other composers
 
The Nutcracker, ballet
12:00 @ LNOBT
18:00 @ LNOBT
Martynas Staskus (conductor)
Tchaikovsky
 
X Factor Final
19:00 @  Vilnius, Studija Arteta, Tarandes g. 34
 
One Day, One Night
16:00 @ Vilnius, Museum of Applied Art
S. Skjervold (baritone), D.Bagdonaite (piano)
Ravel, de Severac, Poulenc
 
TUESDAY, DEC 15
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
19:00 @ Vilnius, Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall
 
WEDNESDAY, DEC 16
La Traviata,  opera
18:30 @ LNOBT
Gianluca Marciano (conductor, Italy)
Verdi
 
Chamber music concert
19:00 @ Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall, Vilnius
A.Ramm (cello), A.Odintsova (piano)
Franck, Cassado, Britten, Barber