29.05.2026.
Riga Congress Hall
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CONCERT STORY | MAESTRO

It is hard to imagine a more popular figure in Latvia than Raimonds Pauls! Moreover, the melodic talent of the Maestro—who is celebrating a major jubilee this year—has captivated audiences not only at home but also far beyond the country's borders. The world's most renowned Latvian composer is also an outstanding pianist, a prolific creator of ideas with an incredible capacity for work, a trendsetter in music, and a discoverer of new talent. Throughout his creative career, Raimonds Pauls has always managed to elegantly blend the latest trends with time-tested values. He has seamlessly fused elements of Latvian folk music with the characteristics of jazz and blues, rock 'n' roll and French chanson, German *Schlager* and traditional popular songs, creating music that is contemporary, universally appealing, and remarkably accessible.

Featuring:
Artūrs Skrastiņš (vocals), Daumants Kalniņš (vocals), Matīss Žilinskis (piano), Rihards Plešanovs (piano)
Latvian Radio Choir
Latvian Academy of Culture Mixed Choir “Sōla”
Riga Project Choir
Latvian Radio Big Band
State Chamber Orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga
Conductor and Artistic Director: Sigvards Kļava
Director: Juris Jonelis
Dramaturg: Ance Muižniece
Set Designer: Austra Sniķere
Choreographer: Egija Abaroviča
Costume Designers: Baiba Grīna and Odetta Birmane

​Songs and melodies by Raimonds Pauls, arranged by Sigvards Kļava and Kārlis Vanags