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RIGA MASS
The compilation of medieval Gregorian chants most closely connected
with Riga and the history of music that was sung in this city during
the Midle Ages. Even though the origins of Gregorian chants go back
to the 8th and 9th centuries when they were performed in monasteries
by monks as praise to God, they remained a significant part in the
musical pattern of public worship in Western churches for many centuries.
This program allows us to turn the pages of the most ancient known
musical history of Riga and offers the opportunity to yield to the
original melodic beauty of Gregorian chants and peaceful meditation.
The program is recorded on CD
ILLUMINA
The compilation of various spiritual chants on the subject of light.
The program concept is based on the point of intersection and synthesis
of two different ages and musical styles. On the one hand these
are medieval chants, including the Gregorian plainsongs, Ambrosian
hymns, medieval dancing songs, an ancient Jewish song Ma navu and
samples of early polyphony. On the other hand – saxophone and percussion
improvisations.
As a result of this dialogue a completely new and surprising interplay
is born in which each musical element plays a role of its own and
yet merges with others to create a meditatively colourful picture
of sound.
The program is recorded on CD
DE ANGELIS
Gegorian chants accompanied by spiritual impressions of synthesizer
in cooperation with Raimonds Tiguls. The core of this program is
one of the best known Gregorian mass De Angelis.
The content of this program is based on a theme that has been surrounded
by mystery in all times but has nevertheless always seemed close
to many people – on angels. You can also hear the Michaelmas chant,
a much earlier composition written circa the 9th century which belongs
to the most beautiful medieval chants.
The program is recorded on CD
FIAT LUX
This program is a meeting of two era and music styles. On the one
hand – beautiful Gregorian and medieval chants including early polyphony
for instance spanish spiritual songs. On the other hand – percussion
improvisations (marimba, drums, bells, xulophone) which is like
a bridge between times and styles. Such dialogue creates a unique
atmosphere where past meets present.
TOWARD HEAVEN
The program consisting of Gregorian and Ambrosian chants represents
a pilgrimage theme that has been actual in all times. All the humans
life is like a pilgrimage with its longings and spiritual seekings
that accures in both inner and outer world. Female solo voice in
this program symbolizes the continuous Divine presence during the
pilgrimage.
VARIOUS PROGRAMS WITH ORGAN
During the Advent – Veni Emmanuel
During the Passion Week – Deus meus
At Easter – Resurrexi
At Pentecost – Veni Creator
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