Featuring:
Alise Gavare (clarinet)
Gunārs Mūrnieks (violin)
Klāvs Jankevics (cello)
Ieva Sarja (piano)
Programme:
Rihards Dubra (1964) Les passions d’été (world premiere)
Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992) Quartet of the End of Time
Rihards Dubra is one of Latvia’s most prominent contemporary composers. His work is deeply rooted in sacred music and early music traditions. Dubra’s compositions embody profound spirituality, a meditative atmosphere, and a strong sense of the passage of time. This concert will feature the world premiere of his quartet Les passions d’été (“Summer Passions”).
Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet of the End of Time, composed as a prisoner during the Second World War, is one of the most powerful spiritual works of the 20th century. It does not depict time—it transcends it. It is a prayer, a vision, and an answer to silence.
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Started in 2021, the music festival "Rimbenieks" organized by the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra will tour Southern Kurzeme regions once again this August, offering several exquisite musical events. A number concerts will be given in towns and villages of the region from 1 August to 17 August, gathering top class artists and passionate listeners and creating an unforgettable musical experience.
The content cornerstone at the “Rimbenieks” festival is chamber music, which is played by ensembles made up of the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra musicians, engaging their like-minded fellows and closest stage friends.
The entrance to the "Rimbenieks" Festival concerts is free of charge.
The "Rimbenieks" Festival is a journey through space, time, and music that reveals new worlds of sound to listeners and creates unforgettable emotions.
The South Kurzeme Music Festival "Rimbenieks" is implemented within the framework of the program "Liepāja 2027", using funding allocated by the Ministry of Culture, the city of Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga regions. The festival is supported by LSEZ Terrabalt SIA.
