About Us
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
RPK: SHEEHAN. LITHURGY
In the new program, the Riga Project Choir will perform the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom by American composer Benedict Sheehan. This will be the piece's premiere in Latvia. "This composition bridges the gap between centuries as well as Eastern and Western traditions. Sheehan, in his compositional voice, follows the phenomena of the 20th and 21st centuries like Arvo Pärt and John Tavener, while marking a distinctly American approach and color. A new standard of excellence in the landscape of American choral music." This is how music critic Geoffrey D. Williams has described the piece. The program "Benedict Sheehan: Liturgy" was produced with the support of the Local Government of Riga. |
RPK: SHEEHAN. LITHURGY
13.06.2024 8.00 PM DOBELE ACOUSTIC CONCERT HALL "ZINTA" 15.06.2024. 7.30 PM RIGA ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH |
Contact Us
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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