Cage and Time: an intriguing multimedia experience

By Katy Wright, 22 January 2015

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Reviewed at Smith Square Hall, London on 20 January 2015

Works by Cage

Works by Ābols

Works by Pētersons

Works by Hillborg

Works by NSRD

Works by Vasks

Latvian Radio Choir

Sigvards Kļava, Conductor

Kalnakārkle, Elīna, Vocals

Martinsone, Inga, Vocals

Kārlis Rūtentāls, Vocals

Strazdiņš, Jānis, Double Bass

Kristaps Pētersons, Double Bass

Rihards Plešanovs, Piano

Technique, fervency and passion: the Latvian Radio Choir

David Karlin, 15th March

The Latvian Radio Choir's 24 singers display exceptional virtuosity in the service of a varied programme of contemporary spiritual works.

*****

An inspiring, faith-filled concert in Riga

Andrew Larkin, 12th June

The Latvian Radio Choir, coupled with the Sinfonietta Rīga Orchestra under the conductor Sigvards Kļava give an ethereal rendition of four contemporary Latvian composers in Riga Cathedral.

****1

Full power from the Latvian Radio Choir

Nick Boston, 14th August

Powerfully committed and expert singing from the Latvian Radio Choir under Sigvards Kļava, paired with thoughtful and calm playing from Alexander Melnikov in two highly contrasting works by Shostakovich.

****1

A whiff of incense as the Proms explore Rachmaninov and religion

Mark Pullinger, 13th August

Rachmaninov was not an especially religious man, yet he composed religious music, most famously the haunting All-Night Vigil (or Vespers) which was the climax to this evening's two Proms.

****1

Resplendent in Gregorian chant and the Eton Choir Book

Jonathan Sutherland, 6th July

In the tiny Baltic state of Latvia, music loving locals are hell-bent on going for Baroque.

****1

Waves of spiritual energy: Pärt and Mozart in LA

Laurence Vittes, 19th May

A bird's-eye view of Gustavo Dudamel's opening concert in the LA Phil's Mozart-Pärt cycle.

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Katy Wright

As News Editor at Rhinegold, Katy contributes news pieces and longer features to publications including Classical Music, Music Teacher and International Piano (both digital and print editions). She writes on a freelance basis for publications including Sinfini Music and TEMPO.