Featuring:
Renāte Trapāne (oboe)
Liepāja Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Jānis Stafeckis
Programme:
Carlo Gesualdo (1560–1613) Madrigal “Moro, lasso, al mio duolo” (Arranged for string orchestra by Jānis Stafeckis)
Pēteris Vasks (1946) Symphony No. 1 “Voices”
Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959) Oboe Concerto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) Haffner Symphony
The historical connection between Liepāja and Rundāle dates back to the time of Duke Peter Biron of Courland in the 18th century, while the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra has been regarded as an almost resident ensemble at Rundāle Palace for over ten years.
The White Hall of Rundāle Palace, with its historic aura and refined architecture, always becomes a place where music acquires a special resonance and creates an unforgettable festive atmosphere for both artists and listeners.
In April, the concert will feature four outstanding musical works, reflecting the splendor of different eras and styles.
Carlo Gesualdo’s dramatic madrigal “Moro, lasso, al mio duolo” (“I die, weary, in my sorrow”) will reveal the depth and emotional intensity of Renaissance music, allowing listeners to experience complex harmonies and expressive melodies. This opus is one of the brightest examples of Renaissance music, arranged for string orchestra by the conductor of this concert, Jānis Stafeckis.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Haffner Symphony is one of the most brilliant symphonies of the Viennese classic, composed in 1782 on commission from the Haffner family to mark Sigmund Haffner Jr.’s elevation to nobility. Originally created as a festive serenade, the composer later transformed the work into a symphony, adding expanded instrumentation with flutes and clarinets.
The symphony is characterized by vivid energy, majestic themes, and elegant musical language, reflecting both the festive mood and Mozart’s unsurpassed mastery. It features aristocratic sophistication and sparkling vitality, making the Haffner Symphony one of the most frequently performed and beloved symphonic works of the Classical era.
A special role in the concert is given to the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, one of the most prominent Czech composers of the 20th century, known for his versatility and prolific output. He created more than 400 works in various genres, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, operas, and choral music, and his music often features elements of neoclassicism and Czech folk music.
In the White Hall of Rundāle Palace, Martinů’s Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra will be performed, with Liepāja Symphony Orchestra’s oboist Renāte Trapāne as the soloist.
This spring, one of the most outstanding contemporary Latvian composers, Pēteris Vasks, will celebrate his 80th birthday. On April 24, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra invites you to the “Great Amber” concert hall for a concert dedicated to Vasks’ music, while a week earlier, his First Symphony “Voices” will be performed at Rundāle Palace.
“I began composing the symphony at the end of 1990. Then came January 1991. Bloodshed in Lithuania and Latvia. Sleepless nights at the barricades. After all that, it was hard to start again... In the symphony, I speak about themes that are essential and meaningful to me. About life. About eternity. About conscience. I composed with love and faith. I have dedicated my first symphony to the Finnish conductor Juha Kangas—a friend of Baltic music,” says Pēteris Vasks.
INFORMATION FOR OUR VISITORS:
Discounts:
Pupils, students, disabled persons, pensioners – 5 euros
Family 3+ card holders – 5 eiro
For a companion of a person with a disability of group I or II - 50%
Groups (10 or more people) – 20%
When purchasing group tickets online, please send an e-mail to sales@lso.lv
When attending the concert, the visitor must present a document certifying their eligibility to a discount.
The Concert is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
