About Us
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The Riga Project Choir (RPK) was founded in 2018 by American choral conductor Christopher Walsh Sinka, who moved to Latvia in 2015 to take part in the traditions and high level of Latvia's choral culture. The choir's efforts are centered around a mission to introduce both singers and audience members to new and lesser-known choral repertoire, presenting three unique concert programs each year. The choir is comprised of former members of Latvia's top amateur choirs, who now work primarily in other fields. From 2020 to 2022, the Riga Project Choir was choir-in-residence at the National Library of Latvia. |
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Mission
The aim of the Riga Project Choir is to introduce singers and audience members to new and lesser-known choral music. Each year, the choir prepares three unique and challenging concert programs, presenting concerts both in Riga and throughout Latvia's four regions. The choir's mission is to contribute to Latvia's rich choral culture by expanding the known repertoire of choral music through performances of the highest quality. Priorities
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What's Next
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LAURA JĒKABSONE: FOLK PASSION
In this new project, the Riga Project Choir will present the world premiere of Laura Jēkabsone's Folk Passion, a concert-length work for choir, chamber orchestra, soloists, and folk band. Folk Passion tells the story of Francis Trasuns, a priest and politician who was largely responsible for the eastern region of Latgale joining the newly founded Republic of Latvia in the early 1900s. The Riga Project Choir will be joined by the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, the post-folklore band Rikši, and soloist Jānis Strazdiņš for the premiere performances. |
LAURA JĒKABSONE: FOLK PASSION
18.10.2024 7.00 PM UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA, GREAT HALL 14.11.2024. 7.00 PM GORS, RĒZEKNE TICKETS |
Contact Us
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If you would like to participate in an upcoming RPK project as a singer, or if you have an idea for support or collaboration, contact us via email at [email protected].
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