LATVIAN MUSIC FIRST PERFORMANCES 2005-2006 (selection)

ALVILS ALTMANIS (1950)

Concertino (2005)For clarinet and string orchestraMay 9th, 2005, Riga Guntis Kuzma, the orchestra Sinfonia Concertante, conductor Andris Vecumnieks13’

Modus vivendi (2005, 2nd edition)Concerto for viola and orchestra (1st edition – 2002)September 23rd, 2005, Liepāja Andra Dārziņa, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, conductor Imants Resnis22’

Latvija (Latvia) (2001)Poem for tenor, men’s choir, clarinet choir and percussion Text – Anna RancāneMay 4th, 2006, Riga Miervaldis Jenčs, the combined Latvian men’s choirs, conductor Ivars Cinkuss20’

Svinīga prelūdija (Celebratory Prelude) (2006)For wind orchestra August, 2006, Riga The wind orchestra Auseklītis, conductor Haralds Bārzdiņš5’

DACE APERANS /APERĀNE/ (Stauvers) (1953)

Latviešu ziemas saulgriežu dziesmas (Latvian Winter Solstice Songs) (2005)For women’s voices, flute, cello and percussion, dedicated to Antra Dreģe and the vocal group PutniDecember 13th, 2005, Riga The vocal group Putni, Miks Vilsons, Ivars Bezprozvanovs10’

Sarabande (2004)For harpsichord/piano, dedicated to Aina Kalnciema June 1st, 2006, Riga Aina Kalnciema (harpsichord)4’

ILZE ARNE (1953)

Three Songs with Words by Anna Rancāne (2005) For voice and accordion March 3rd, 2005, Riga Edijs Everss, Kaspars Gulbis9’

Promenades in praesenti (2005) Cycle for piano March 3rd, 2005, Riga The Emīls Dārziņš Music College Piano Department students▪ Riga: Musica Baltica, 200525’

Rīta zvaigznei (For the Morning Star) (2005)For flute and pianoMarch 3rd, 2005, Riga Laura Ezera, Ilze Arne5’

Ave Maria (2005)For women’s choir and pianoDecember 10th, 2005, Riga The women’s choir Minjona, conductor Romāns Vanags

Pulkvedim Kalpakam (For Colonel Kalpaks) (2005)For men’s choir and wind orchestra Text – Andrejs EglītisNovember 12th, 2006, Riga The Orchestra of the Armed Forces Headquarters, the men’s choir Gaudeamus, conductor Mārtiņš Bergs4’

ANDRIS BALODIS (1973)

Veltījums Robertam Liedem (Dedication to Roberts Liede) (2006)For flute and string orchestraNovember, 2006, Riga Ance Lancmane, Jāzeps Mediņš College of Music chamber orchestra Armonico, conductor Normunds Dreģis4’

MĀRTIŅŠ BRAUNS (1951)

Divertimento (2006)For choir, piano, brass instruments, percussion and solo instrument, dedicated to the Kokars brothers on their anniversary Text – Mārtiņš BraunsOctober 11th, 2006, Riga The Chamber Choir Ave Sol, the wind orchestra Rīga musicians and the author, conductor Uldis Kokars15’

ILONA BREĢE (1959)

Rīgas koncerts (Riga’s Concert) (2006)For two violins, cello, string orchestra and percussionJune 27th, 2006, Sigulda The orchestra Kremerata Baltica, soloists Sandis Šteinbergs, Rūta Lipinaitytė, Ēriks Kiršfelds16’30”

Second Symphony (2006)December 9th, 2006, Riga The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Normunds Vaicis22’

PĒTERIS BUTĀNS (1942)

Vox humana (2005, 2nd edition)For folk singer and symphony orchestra (1st edition – 1998, for string orchestra, piano, audio recording)September 15th, 2005, Riga Biruta Ozoliņa, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olari Elts19’

Six Songs with Lyrics by Fricis Bārda (2005)For mixed choir and instrumental ensemble (violin, accordion, piano, double-bass) November 23rd, 2005, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, the ensemble Tango sin quinto (Raimonds Melderis, Artūrs Noviks, Romāns Vendiņš, Jānis Stafeckis), conductor Sigvards Kļava24’10”

Un miers virs zemes (And Peace on Earth) (2006)For wind orchestraMarch 25th, 2006, Riga The wind orchestra Rīga, conductor Jānis Puriņš7’

PAULS DAMBIS (1936)

Ziemassvētku kantāte (Christmas Cantata) (2003)For mixed choir, strings, percussion and four woodwinds Text – Latvian folk songsDecember 11th, 2005, New York The New York Latvian Choir and instrumental ensemble, conductor Andrejs Jansons 11’

Mečildas dziesmas (Songs by Metchilde) (2006)Cycle for women’s vocal ensemble Text – MetchildeMay 19th, 2006, Riga The vocal group Putni12’

MĀRĪTE DOMBROVSKA (1977)

Starp divām pasaulēm (Between Two Worlds) (2005)For two chamber ensembles (ensemble Altera veritas [flute, two kokles, bayan] and baroque music ensemble Sansara [two violins, cello, harpsichord])

January 18th, 2006, Riga Altera veritas (Andis Klučnieks, Ieva Mežgaile, Anda Zaborovska, Marko Ojala), Sansara (Lāsma Meldere, Raimonds Melderis, Ainārs Paukšēns, Lauma Zutere)12’30”

RIHARDS DUBRA (1964)

Levavi oculos meos in montes (2005)Oratorio for mixed choir, men’s vocal ensemble (CCTBB) and chamber orchestra December 6th, 2005, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, the group Cosmos, the orchestra Rīgas kamermūziķi, conductor Sigvards Kļava26’

Concerto for Kokle and Chamber Orchestra (2006)May 10th, 2006, Riga Līga Ančevska and Ieva Aukšmuksta (kokles), the New Riga Chamber Orchestra, conductor Viesturs Gailis27’

Venite, exultemus Domino (2006)For men’s choir, alto saxophone and organ Text – the 95th PsalmSeptember 29th, 2006, Riga The vocal group Schola Cantorum Riga, director Guntars Prānis, Artis Gāga, Jan Katchke (Germany)

ANDRIS DZENĪTIS (1978)

Rutoj saule (The Sun Played) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Latvian folk songApril 29th, 2005, Riga The Riga Youth Choir Kamēr..., conductor Māris Sirmais 7'

Seven Madrigals by e. e. cummings (2004)For mezzo-soprano, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, viola and celloJune 13th, 2005, Moscow Yekaterina Kichigina (soprano), Studija Novoi Muzyki (Studio for New Music), conductor Igor DronovApril 23rd, 2006, Riga Baiba Berķe (mezzo-soprano), chamber ensemble, conductor Atvars Lakstīgala15'

Sitivit anima mea (Midnight Toccata) (2005)For organAugust 19th, 2005, Riga Jānis Pelše8’

INDIGO (2005)For electronicsSeptember, 2005, Riga10’

Mēness starus stīgo (Moon Beams) (2005)For mixed choir Text – AspazijaOctober 10th, 2005, Riga The State Choir Latvija, conductor Māris Sirmais 5’

Pavasara rits (Rite of Spring) (2005–2006)Cantata for large choir, two kokles, flute, accordion, three trumpets, string quartet, piano, bass guitar and percussion Text – Latvian folk songsApril 6th, 2006, Jelgava The Jelgava Festival Choir, the ensemble Altera veritas, chamber ensemble, conductor Aigars Merijs-Meri42’

Fides. Spes. Caritas (2006)For soloists, large choir and large symphony orchestra Text – St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, 13th verseAugust 31st, 2006, Riga The State Choir Latvija, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Māris Sirmais 45’

Bird (2006)For voice and electronicsOctober 9th, 2006, RigaWoodpecker project (Baiba Berķe and Andris Dzenītis)7’

Black Cherry (2006)For voice and electronicsOctober 9th, 2006, RigaWoodpecker project (Baiba Berķe and Andris Dzenītis)13’

Stones and Veils (2005)Concerto for French horn and chamber orchestraOctober 24th, 2006, Riga Atvars Lakstīgala, Sinfonietta Rīga, conductor Normunds Šnē28’

MAIJA EINFELDE (1939)

Un Dievs nožāvēs visas asaras… (The Lord shall dry all tears…) (2005)For men’s choir and string orchestraMarch 19th, 2005, Liepāja March 20th, 2005, RigaThe men’s choir Gaudeamus, the Latvian Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra, conductor Ivars Cinkuss12’

Romance (2006)For alto saxophone, percussion and organMay 10th, 2006, Riga Artis Sīmanis, Edgars Saksons, Kristīne Adamaite

Two Love Songs with Lyrics by Petrarch (2006)For mixed choirJuly 27th, 2006, Dublin, Ireland (1st edition) The Irish National Chamber Choir, conductor Kaspars PutniņšDecember 8th, 2006, Riga (2nd edition) The Latvian Radio Chamber Singers, conductor Kaspars Putniņš12’

ĒRIKS EŠENVALDS (1977)

Visions fugitives (2004)For nine instruments (oboe, clarinet, bassoon, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double-bass)July 17th, 2004, Metz, France Ensemble Intercontemporain, conductor Peter RundelMarch 2nd, 2005, Riga The orchestra Rīgas kamermūziķi, conductor Normunds Šnē5’30”

Aizej, lietiņ (Go Away, Rain) (2005)For mixed choir and instrumental ensemble (two kokles, reed pipe, accordion, drums) Text – Latvian folk songsApril 30th, 2005, Riga The Riga Youth Choir Kamēr..., the ensemble Altera veritas, conductor Māris Sirmais7’30”

Passion and Resurrection (2005)Oratorio for soprano, mixed choir and string orchestra Text – from the Catholic and Byzantine Holy Week liturgy in English, Latin and Ancient HebrewAugust 26th, 2005, Liepāja August 27th, 2005, Riga Kristīne Gailīte, the State Choir Latvija, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, conductor Māris Sirmais▪ Riga: Musica Baltica, 2005 30’

Légende de la femme emmurée (2005)For mixed choir Text – Albanian legend; Martin Camaj (in Albanian)September 25th, 2005, Schwaz, Austria October 4th, 2005, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, conductor Sigvards Kļava11’30’’

Fantasia (2005)For organOctober 22nd, 2005, New York Iveta Apkalna7’

Mākoņi (Clouds) (2006)For symphony orchestra, in memory of brother OskarsMarch 31st, 2006, Riga The Riga Festival Orchestra, conductor Normunds Šnē12’

Klusuma dziesmas (Songs of Silence) (2006)For acoustic guitar and string orchestraMay 18th, 2006, Münster, Germany Reinbert Evers, St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra of Vilnius, conductor Donatas Katkus22’

A Drop in the Ocean (2006)For mixed choir, in memory of Mother Theresa Text – Scripture, Mother Theresa, and St. Francis of AssisiJuly, 2006, Xiamen, China December 29th, 2006, Riga The Riga Youth Choir Kamēr..., conductor Māris Sirmais6’

Evening (2006)For mixed choir Text – Sara TeasdaleNovember 17th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, conductor Sigvards Kļava3’

Night Prayer (2006)For mixed choir Text – Glendora J. BowlingNovember 17th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, conductor Sigvards Kļava10’

Amazing Grace (2004)Traditional American melody arranged for eight-part mixed choir and solo voice, dedicated to the Riga Youth Choir Kamēr… Text – John NewtonDecember 29th, 2006, Riga The Riga Youth Choir Kamēr..., conductor Māris Sirmais4’

NIC GOTHAM (1959)

Venturi (2005)For woodwind quintet and four-handed pianoOctober 2nd, 2005, Aizkraukle The woodwind quintet Quintus anima, Antra Vīksne and Normunds Vīksne8’

Vilku mēneša dziesmas (Songs of the Month of the Wolves) (2005)Folk song fantasy for women’s vocal ensemble, flute, cello and accordion Text – Latvian folk songsDecember 13th, 2005, Riga The vocal group Putni, Miks Vilsons, Ivars Bezprozvanovs, Marko Ojala 7’40”

Sapņu pīpe (Dream Pipe) (2006)Cycle for men’s choir and wind orchestra Text – Ēriks ĀdamsonsApril 21st, 2006, Aizkraukle April 22nd, 2006, Riga The men’s choir Gaudeamus, the wind orchestra Rīga, conductor Ivars Cinkuss

21’

Bakhanālija (Bacchanalia) (2006)For wind orchestra and saxophone quartetJuly 1st, 2006, Madona The Riga Saxophone Quartet and the wind orchestra Rīga, conductor Jānis Puriņš 14’

Vive la différence! (2006)For string quartetOctober 6th, 2006, Staicele October 21st, 2006, Riga The string quartet Diference (Dace Rīdiņa, Ilze Pence, Una Vikštrema, Mareta Prikule)

ROMUALDS JERMAKS (1931)

Čigāni brauc (Gypsies are Coming) (2005)Cycle for mezzo-soprano, baritone, tambourine and piano Text – Latvian folk songsOctober 16th, 2005, Riga Antra Bigača, Nauris Indzeris, Silvija Deidule12’

Concerto for Four Kokles, Flute and Percussion (2005)October 28th, 2005, Riga The kokle ensemble Kārta (Ieva Lapšāne, Dace Cerbule, Inese Rasa-Pakule, Gita Andersone), Andis Klučnieks, Atis Vintuks and Aleksandrs Jalaņeckis16’

A deux… (2006)Duet for violin and celloApril 11th, 2006, RigaAndris Baumanis and Māris Villerušs8’

Himna Saulei (Anthem of the Sun) (2005)For organJune 9th, 2006, Riga Diāna Jaunzeme9’

Concerto for Cello and Organ (2005)June 9th, 2006, Riga Leons Veldre, Diāna Jaunzeme16’

Kalnu balss (Voice of the Mountains) (2005)For flute, violin and pianoJuly 18th, 2006, Ogre Daiga Maskaļūne, Kristīne Zelicka, Liene Stradiņa7’

Miljons gadu pirms mūsu ēras (A Million Years B. C.) (2006)For pianoOctober 15th, 2006, Riga Eridana Jermaka

8’

Čigāni brauc (Gypsies are Coming) (2006)Cycle for mixed choir, mezzo-soprano, violin, piano and tambourine [arrangement] Text – Latvian folk songsOctober 15th, 2006, Riga The mixed choir Juventus, Ieva Parša, Baiba Biezā, Ilze Dzērve, Jānis Petrovskis, conductor Juris Kļaviņš15’

Homeopātiskā svīta (Homeopathic Suite) (2006)Cycle for kokle quartetOctober 15th, 2006, Riga (three movements) The kokle quartet Kārta25’

AIVARS KALĒJS (1951)

Ave Maria (2005)For tenor and organMay 8th, 2005, Riga Ingus Pētersons and the author

Aizvestie (The Deported) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Kārlis SkalbeOctober 23rd, 2005, Riga The State Choir Latvija, conductor Māris Sirmais

Lux aeterna II (2005)For organ, hommage à O. MessiaenNovember 6th, 2005, Paris The author

Prelude on the G. F. Händel’s Joy to the World (2005)For organNovember 12th, 2005, Bordeaux The author

Musica dolente (2006)Version for organ (1st version – 2003, for symphony orchestra)September 20th, 2006, Riga The author16’

ROMUALDS KALSONS (1936)

93rd Psalm (2005)For soprano, mixed choir and organSeptember 25th, 2005, Cuxhaven, Germany Cuxhaven St. Peter’s Church Choir, conducted by the author September 6th, 2006, Riga Mārīte Lazdāne, the Liepāja College of Music mixed choir Mare, conductor Andris Konauts 9’

Ticība (Belief) (2006)Poem for counter-tenor and organ Text – Jānis Poruks

September 6th, 2006, Riga Sergejs Jēgers, Tālivaldis Deksnis7’

Quasi retro (2004)Suite for flute quartetOctober 4th, 2006, Riga Sandra Vītola, Kristiāna Šterberga, Aleksandrs Kreišmanis, Aiva Elsiņa 10’

Concerto grosso No. 3 (2005)For strings, English horn, marimba and bongoOctober 31st, 2006, Riga The orchestra Sinfonia Concertante, Egils Upatnieks, Rihards Zaļupe, conductor Andris Vecumnieks15’

Ostinato (1976)For cello and orchestraDecember 8th, 2006, Liepāja Kristīne Blaumane, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, conductor Imants Resnis

JURIS KARLSONS (1948)

Intermedios for the Antonio Vivaldi opera Ottone in villa (2005)For tapeAugust 19th, 2005, Riga • Director Regnārs Vaivars18’30”

Carmina Riga (2005)Cantata for large boys’ choir • Text – Basilius PliniusSeptember 12th, 2005, Vilnius, Lithuania • Combined boys’ choir of the Baltic States, conductor Romāns Vanags13’

Magna Opera Domini (2006, 2nd edition)Cantata for mixed choir, symphony orchestra and soloists [boys’ voices] (1st edition – 1989, for large boys’ choir and organ) Text – 110th PsalmJune 30th, 2006, Tartu, Estonia The Latvian Academy of Music mixed choir and symphony orchestra, conductor Romāns VanagsDecember 21st, 2006, Riga Soloists Aivis Greters (soprano), Kristaps Austers (alto), the Latvian Academy of Music mixed choir and youth choir Balsis, the Latvian Academy of Music symphony orchestra, conductor Romāns Vanags9’

Veltījums (Dedication) (2006)For clarinet and string orchestra, dedicated to Jānis IvanovsOctober 27th, 2006, Rēzekne The Rēzekne and Daugavpils College of Music combined symphony orchestra8’20”

ROLANDS KRONLAKS (1973)

Paiōn (2005, 2nd edition)For nine instruments [flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, double-bass, guitar and harp] (1st edition – 2002)March 8th, 2005, Utrecht Nieuw Ensemble5’

Densité variable (2006)For flute, oboe and string instrumentsOctober 24th, 2006, Riga Ilona Meija, Normunds Šnē, orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga, conductor Andris Poga 7’

JURIS KULAKOVS (1958)

Sarkanais vilciens (The Red Train) (2005)Dramatic cantata for soloists, girls’ choir, rock group and chamber ensemble (two violins, cello, three trombones) Dedicated to the victims of deportations Text – Pēteris AigarsMarch 26th, 2005, Riga Soloists Ieva Akuratere and Ivars Cinkuss, the Riga Dome Choir School Girls’ Choir, the rock group Pērkons, the chamber ensemble Sliedes un spraišļi, conductor Aira Birziņa35’

Vēstules uz bruģa (Letters on the Cobblestones) (2005)Optimistic cantata for soloists, men’s vocal ensemble, mixed choir, rock group, folklore ensemble and wind orchestra Dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Barricades Text – Normunds BeļskisJanuary 16th, 2006, Riga Soloists Ieva Akuratere, Zane Šmite, Raimonds Bartaševics, Nauris Puntulis, Oskars Toms Libers, the Dobele Civil Guard vocal ensemble, the chamber choir Ave Sol, the group Pērkons, the bagpipe and drum music group Auļi, the National Armed Forces Headquarters wind orchestra, conductor Mārtiņš Bergs45’

12 Latvian folk song arrangements (concert programme Trīs jaunas māsas [Three Young Sisters]) (2006)For soloists, boys’ choir, string quartet, keyboards and phonogramMay 14th, 2006, Riga The Three Latvian Tenors (Miervaldis Jenčs, Guntars Ruņģis, Nauris Puntulis), The Riga Dome Boys’ Choir, conductor Mārtiņš Klišāns, string quartet, the bagpipe and drum music group Auļi, Juris Kulakovs (piano, accordion), phonogram (synthesizers and rock group)45’

DZINTRA KURME-GEDROICA (1968)

Alborada (2005)For violin, clarinet and pianoJuly 17th, 2005, Durbe Dace Šplīte, Eva Folkberga, Natālija Župerka6’

Brīnums (Miracle) (2005)For women’s choir Text – Elīna ZālīteOctober 23rd, 2005, Riga The State Choir Latvija women’s group, conductor Māris Sirmais4’

Ave maris stella (2005)For eight-part women’s choir/ensemble, dedicated to the vocal group Putni December 2nd, 2005, Riga The vocal group Putni6’

Mākoņi (Clouds) (2005)Cycle for organDecember 2nd 2005, Riga Aija Ziņģīte23’

MĀRIS LASMANIS (1961)

Lamento and Allegro (1985)For violin and pianoNovember 2nd, 2005, Riga Indulis Cintiņš, Rūdolfs Vanks

String Quartet (1987)November 2nd, 2005, Riga Darja Smirnova (1st violin), Baiba Biezā (2nd violin), Ineta Abakuka (viola), Agne Stepiņa (cello)

Sonata for Violin and Piano (1988)November 2nd, 2005, Riga Indulis Cintiņš, Rūdolfs Vanks

Akvareļi (Watercolours) I, II, III (1989)For pianoNovember 2nd, 2005, Riga Aldis Liepiņš

Dziesmas par, ap un caur puķēm (Songs About, Around and Through Flowers) (2002/2005)Cycle for men’s choir and accompaniment, arranged by Arvīds Platpers Text – Andrejs Eglītis, Marta Bārbale, Aspazija, Vilis Plūdonis, Laimonis Vāczemnieks, Jānis GrotsDecember 3rd, 2005, Riga The men’s choir Ķekava, conductor Arvīds Platpers, instrumental ensemble

Christmas Songs (2005)

For soprano, baritone, boy’s voice and youth choir with accompaniment Text – Vilis Plūdonis, Kārlis Skalbe, Nikolajs Kalniņš, Elza Ķezbere, Jānis Rainis, Māra Zālīte, Jānis ZiemeļnieksDecember 11th, 2005, Valmiera Soloists Ginta Lubiņa, Normunds Rutulis, Madars Vanags, the choir Skan, conductor Irēna Zelča, instrumental ensemble: Andris Grunte (double-bass), Kaspars Grigalis (percussion), Māris Lasmanis (piano)

Song Cycle with Lyrics by Pēters Brūveris (2005)For children’s choir Arrangement (phonogram) – Andris BalodisDecember 11th, 2005, Valmiera The Choir of the Valmiera Music School, conductor Irēna Zelča▪ Dziesmu māja (The Home of the Songs). Songs for children. – Riga: RaKa, 2005

ROBERTS LIEDE (1967–2006)

Second Symphony (2005)December 6th, 2005, Riga The New Riga Chamber Orchestra, conductor Viesturs Gailis26’

VINETA LĪCE (1955)

Ezers naktī (The Lake at Night) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Austra VītolaOctober 25th, 2005, Riga The State Choir Latvija, conductor Māris Sirmais

Small Prelude (2005)For chamber orchestraNovember 23rd, 2005, Ogre The Ogre Music School chamber orchestra, conductor Jānis Atslēga

Jubilate Deo (2006)For mixed choir and organFebruary 10th, 2006, Riga The choir Juventus, Vita Kalnciema10’

Jāņu vainags (Midsummer Wreath) (2006)Fantasy on Latvian folk song themes for koklesJune, 2006, Jūrmala The kokle ensemble Teiksma, director Teiksma Jansone

JĀNIS LŪSĒNS (1959)

Hotel Kristina (2006)Musical Libretto – Māra Zālīte, based on motifs from the Rūdolfs Blaumanis play Ugunī (In the Fire)February 11th, 2006, Riga Director Baņuta Rubesa

ARTURS MASKATS (1957)

Jāņu dziesma (Midsummer Song) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Latvian folk songsApril 29th, 2005, Riga The Riga Youth Choir Kamēr…, conductor Māris Sirmais

Bīstamie sakari (Les Liaisons Dangereuses) (2005–2006)Ballet in 2 acts Libretto – Arturs Maskats and Krzysztof Pastor, based on the Choderlos de Laclos novel Les Liaisons DangereusesMay 6th, 2006, Riga Choreographer Krzysztof Pastor, conductor Mārtiņš Ozoliņš

Music for the movie Tumšie brieži (Dark Deers) (2006)Based on the motifs from the Inga Ābele playSeptember 14th, 2006, Riga Director Viesturs Kairišs

Vīzijas ar Emīlijas Dikinsones dzeju (Visions with Poetry by Emily Dickinson) (2006)For mixed choirDecember 8th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Chamber Singers, conductor Kaspars Putniņš9’

SELGA MENCE (1953)

Lai pietika mūžiņam (So That There Would Be Enough for a Lifetime) (2004)Cycle for women’s choir Text – Latvian folk songsMarch, 2005, Liepāja The Durbe women’s choir, conductor Aiga Tiltiņa15’

Es savai māsiņai (For My Sister) (2005)Cycle for girls’ choir, dedicated to the IV International Girls’ and Children’s Choir Festival Melodies and texts – Latvian folk songsAugust 7th, 2005, Riga Combined choir of the IV International Girls’ and Children’s Choir Festival participants, conductor Gunta Malēvica10’

Livonijas prieka un sāpju dziesma (Livonia. Carmen voluptatis et doloris) [The Happiness and Pain Song of Livonia] (2005)For mixed choir and early music ensemble Text – Basilius Plinius and Latvian folk songsOctober 9th, 2005, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, the ensemble Hortus Musicus, conductor Sigvards Kļava33’

Balsi (Voices) (2006)Cycle for double choir Text – Latvian folk songsOctober 21st, 2006, Riga The University of Latvia women’s choir Minjona, the Riga Technical University men’s choir Gaudeamus, conductor Ivars Cinkuss

Kā es teicu, tā notika (It Happened the Way I Said it Would) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Latvian folk songsNovember 12th, 2005, Riga The Choir Juventus, conductor Juris Kļaviņš6’

IMANTS MEŽARAUPS (1958)

Nu ir laiks Rīgā braukt! (Now it is Time to Go to Riga) (2005)Rhapsody cantata for soloists, choirs, folk instrument ensembles and orchestra Text – Latvian folk songsJuly, 2005, Riga Participants of the Latvian School Youth 9th Song and Dance Festival, conductor Jānis Grigalis25’

Musica recta et ficta (2005)For flute, two kokles, bayan, two violins and cello (for the ensemble Altera veritas and the baroque music ensemble Sansara)January 18th, 2006, Riga Altera veritas (Andis Klučnieks, Ieva Mežgaile, Anda Zaborovska, Marko Ojala), Sansara (Lāsma Meldere, Raimonds Melderis, Ainārs Paukšēns)6’30”

Būvēsim jaunu torni debesīs (Let us Build a New Tower in the Heavens) (2006)Cantata for soprano, bass, youth choir, mixed choir, string quintet, keyboards, guitars and percussion, dedicated to the Talsi town festival day Text – Kahlil GibranApril, 2006, Talsi Ilona Maļecka, Jānis Misiņš, the mixed choir of the Talsi 2nd Secondary School, the Talsi Ev. Luth. Church Congregation Choir, the Latvian Philharmonics chamber ensemble, conducted by the author25’

Sitmetrija (Beatmetry) (2006)For percussion June 19th, 2006, Riga Atis Vintuks5’

Trīs mazi piedzīvojumi (Three Small Experiences) (2006)For organJuly, 2006, Riga Jānis Pelše5’

Nelatviska ainava (Non-Latvian Landscape) (2006)For organ and percussionJuly, 2006, Riga Jānis Pelše, Rihards Zaļupe7’

RUTA PAIDERE (1977)

A verso l’alto (2006)For mixed choir Text – Dino CampanaDecember 8th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Chamber Singers, conductor Kaspars Putniņš11’

GEORGS PELĒCIS (1947)

Pēdējā dziesma (The Last Song) (2005)For violin and chamber orchestraJune 29th, 2005, Sigulda Gidon Kremer, the orchestra Kremerata Baltica6’

Tikšanās un šķiršanās (Meetings and Separations) (2003)For two cellosOctober 30th, 2005, Riga Lolita Lilje and Diana Ozoliņa10′

En souvenir d’Orfée (2006)Concerto for oboe and chamber orchestra June 8th, 2006, Chatau Terry, France Normunds Šnē, the orchestra Rīgas kamermūziķi25’

Revelation (2006, 2nd edition)For counter-tenor, trumpet, piano and chamber orchestra (1st edition – 2003, for counter-tenor, flute, viola da gamba and harpsichord) Text – from St. John’s Book of Revelations and Gloria – in English and Latin June 12th, 2006, Basel The orchestra Kremerata BalticaNovember 18th, 2006, Riga Jānis Šipkēvics, Rihards Šiliņš, Liene Circene, the orchestra Kremerata Baltica, conductor Andris Veismanis 16’

Saksofona pārdomas J. S. Baha ērģeļmesas skanējumam (Saxophone Considerations for the Sound of a J. S. Bach Organ Mass) (2006)August 27th, 2006, Dubulti, Jūrmala Artis Sīmanis, Kristīne Adamaite25’

Requiem Latviense (2006)For mixed choir, four soloists, organ and instrumental groupNovember 15th, 2006, Riga The State Choir Latvija, soloists Kristīne Gailīte, Krišjānis Norvelis, Andris Sējāns, Jānis Šipkēvics, Kristīne Adamaite (organ), instrumental group (Ieva Mežgaile, Tatjana Kaminska, Ģirts Pāže, Agne Sprūdža and Guna Užane), conductor Māris Sirmais1 h 20’

Ziemassvētku dziedājums (Christmas Canto) (2006)For women’s voices and instrumental ensembleDecember 6th, 2006, Riga The vocal group Putni, the early music ensemble Ludus

20’

JĀNIS PETRAŠKEVIČS (1978)

Mezzogiorno (2004–2005)For alto flute/bass flute, oboe/English horn, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double-bassMarch 8th, 2005, Vredenburg, Utrecht Nieuw Ensemble, conductor Ed Spanjaard8’

PĒTERIS PLAKIDIS (1947)

Gaistošas ainavas (Ephemeral Landscapes) (2006)For flute, two kokles, and bayanJanuary 18th, 2006, Riga The ensemble Altera veritas (Andis Klučnieks, Ieva Mežgaile, Anda Zaborovska, Marko Ojala)5’

Pasticcio à la Rossini (2006)For cello and string orchestraMay 20th, 2006, Amsterdam Kristīne Blaumane, Amsterdam SinfoniettaNovember 18th, 2006, Riga Kristīne Blaumane, the orchestra Kremerata Baltica, conductor Andris Veismanis▪ Riga: Musica Baltica, 20069’

JĀNIS PORIETIS (1953)

Mūsu Cēsis (Our Cēsis) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Jānis Porietis Sr. June 10th, 2005, Cēsis The choir of the Cēsis Castle, the choirs Wenden and Beverīna, conducted by the author

Naktij piedzimstot (The Night is Born) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Marika SvīķeOctober 23rd, 2005, Riga The State Choir Latvija, conductor Māris Sirmais

Deja (Dance) (2004)For viola and piano December 2nd, 2005, Riga Participants of the 2nd round of the Augusts Dombrovskis 5th International Competition

Viņi teica (They Said) (2002)Cycle for baritone and piano, dedicated to Pauls Berkolds Text – Jānis Baltvilks October 5th, 2006, Cēsis Andis Pētersons and the author

UĢIS PRAULIŅŠ (1957)

Sniegbaltīte un septiņi rūķīši (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) (2004)Ballet in 2 acts For the anniversary of the Riga College of ChoreographyFebruary 17th, 2005, Riga Choreographer Regīna Kaupuža, the Emīls Dārziņš College of Music symphony orchestra, conductor Andris Vecumnieks, roles performed by the students of the Riga College of Choreography

Venus et Amor (2004–2005)Cycle for mezzo-soprano, men’s choir and instrumental ensemble Text – Thomas Campion and the Solomon’s Song of Songs (in Latin)May 27th, 2005, Ventspils May 28th, 2005, Riga Ieva Parša (mezzo-soprano), Sarmīte Ārenta (piano), Ainārs Paukšēns (cello), Edgars Saksons and Ivo Krūskops (percussion), Juris Kulakovs (accordion), Uģis Prauliņš (keyboards), the men’s choir Gaudeamus, conductor Ivars Cinkuss18’

Dzīvības koks (The Tree of Life) (2005)Musical mystery (cantata/oratorio) for soloists, choirs and instrumental ensemble Text – Fricis BārdaJune 30th, 2005, Riga Soloists Aivis Ahramejevs, Jolanta Strikaite, the Riga Dome Boys’ Choir, the Riga Dome Choir School Girls’ Choir, the choir of the Vecumnieki Music School, the mixed choir of the Baldone Secondary School, the Āgenskalns State Secondary School mixed choir, the choir studio Omnis, instrumental ensemble (Dagnija Tuča (recorder), Sandra Audere, Līga Liedskalniņa, Līva Kalniņa, Katrīna Kivleniece (saxophone), Māra Birziņa (violin), Ainārs Paukšēns (cello), Vita Kalnciema (organ), Uģis Prauliņš (keyboards), Ivars Kalniņš, Ivo Krūskops, Edgars Saksons (percussion), the Baldone kokle ensemble), conductor Aira Birziņa 45’

Ritums (The Course of Life) (2004)Music for a large scale dance performance at the School Youth Song and Dance Festival Nāc gavilēt Text – Jānis RainisJuly 2nd, 2005, Riga The vocal group Cosmos and other performers

Ziemsvētki jaunajā pasaulē (Christmas in the New World) (2005)Cantata for mixed choir and instrumental ensemble Text – Latvian folk songsDecember 11th, 2005, New York The New York Latvian Choir and instrumental ensemble, conductor Andrejs Jansons 15’

Dindaru dandaru (2006)Cantata for boys’ choir and percussion Text – Latvian folk songsAugust 2nd, 2006, Mainz (Germany) The Jāzeps Mediņš College of Music Boys’ Choir, the Sofia Boys’ Choir (Bulgaria) and Chorknaben Uetersen (Germany), conductor Romāns Vanags9’

Solaris (Saules gaitas [Path of the Sun]) (2005/2006)For kokle ensemble, percussion and girls’ choir Text – Latvian folk songs

October 28th, 2006, Riga Kokle ensemble directed by Māra Vanaga, the Riga Dome Choir School Girls’ Choir, conductor Aira Birziņa10’

VALTS PŪCE (1962)

Sudrabiņa saule leca (A Silver Sun Rises) (2005)For mixed choir and percussion Text – Latvian folk songsApril 29th, 2005, Riga The Youth Choir Kamēr..., conductor Māris Sirmais 4’30”

Uguņošanas mūzika (Music for Fireworks) (2005)For orchestra, soloists, and seven ships Dedicated to the 805th anniversary of the Riga PortJune 4th, 2005, Riga The orchestra Rīgas kamermūziķi, Dita Kalniņa (soprano), Māris Muktupāvels (bagpipes), conductor Normunds Šnē11’

Song Cycle with Lyrics by Fricis Bārda (2005)For mixed choir and instrumental ensemble (violin, accordion, piano/synthesizer, double-bass)November 23rd, 2005, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, soloist Inga Martinsone, the ensemble Tango sin quinto (Raimonds Melderis, Artūrs Noviks, Romāns Vendiņš, Jānis Stafeckis), conductor Sigvards Kļava20’30”

IMANTS RAMIŅŠ /RAMINSH / (1943)

The Nightingale (2004)Children’s opera for soloists (baritone, tenor, treble soloists), children’s choir and orchestra Libretto – James Tucker, after Hans Christian AndersenMay, 2005, Washington60`

The Peace of Wild Things (2006)For soloists, treble choir, mixed choir and orchestra Text – e. e. cummings, Wendell Berry, Morton MarcusMay 12th, 2006, Santa Cruz Conductor Cheryl Anderson35’

...and the Light That Fills the World (2006, 2nd version)For trumpet and strings (1st version – 2003, for trumpet and piano)June 15th, 2006, Calgary, Alberta Jay Michalak (trumpet)5`

In the Trail of the Wind, In the Shadow of God, a Cantata of Life (2006)For soloists, mixed choir and orchestra Text – Isidor Isaac Rabi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Crowfoot, Hildegard von Bingen, Wendell Berry

October 21st, 2006, Toronto Conductor Doreen Rao20’

SANTA RATNIECE (1977)

Glittering Promenade (2004)For symphony orchestraJanuary 6th, 2005, Berlin Deutsch-Skandinavische Jugend-Philharmonie, conductor Andreas Peer Kähler14’

myrrh (mirres) (2005)For pianoMay 4th, 2005, Montreal, Canada Kadri-Ann Sumera8’

...Between the Shores of Our Souls... (2005)For voice, flute, kannele and cello Text – Kahlil GibranJune 2nd, 2005, Tallinn Iris Oja (alto), Tarmo Johannes, Kristi Muhling, Aare Tammesalu14’

Aragonite (2005)For string quartetNovember 15th, 2005, Riga The string quartet Diference 12’

Alvéoles (2005)For string quartetFebruary 15th, 2006, Paris Quatuor Molinari (Canada) 12’

Olivine (2006)For percussionSeptember 9th, 2006, Riga Atis Vintuks and Aleksandrs Jalaņeckis11’

Saline (2006)For mixed choir Text – Hovhannes ShirazSeptember 17th, 2006, Schwaz, Austria October 17th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, conductor Sigvards Kļava12’

ANDRIS RIEKSTIŅŠ (1951)

Pantu spēles (Games of Verses) (2005)Rockatorio for children’s choir and symphony orchestra

July 22nd, 2005, Gaujiena The Vidzeme Music Schools students’ creative camp Vītolēni choir and symphony orchestra, conducted by the author30’

Fancy concertant (2005)For cello and string orchestraAugust 3rd, 2005, Madona The chamber orchestra of the Madona Music School, soloist Reinis Apsītis, conducted by the author14’

INDRA RIŠE (1961)

Sargā dabu (Protect Nature) (2004)For electronicsFebruary 4th, 2005, Reykjavík, Iceland10’20”

Lēkšana debesīs (Jumping into Heaven) (2005)For girls’ choir and percussionAugust, 2005, Riga The girls’ choir Rīga, conductor Gunta Malēvica4’

Zeme, uz kuras dzīvojam (The Land, on which we Live) (2005)For flute, bayan and two kokles January 18th, 2006, Riga The ensemble Altera veritas (Andis Klučnieks, Marko Ojala, Ieva Mežgaile, Anda Zaborovska)12’

Piecas dziesmas no alvas zaldātiņa repertuāra (Five Songs from the Repertoire of the Tin Soldier) (2005)For percussionOctober 23rd, 2006, Riga Aleksandrs Jalaņeckis10’

VILNIS SALAKS (1939)

Ziemassvētku vakarā (At Christmas Night) (2006)Cantata for mixed choir and chamber orchestraDecember 3rd, 2006, New York The New York Latvian Choir and orchestra, conductor Andrejs Jansons 15’

SOLVEIGA SELGA-TIMPERE (1973)

Sienāžu taka (Grasshopper Path) (2005)For chamber orchestra (also version for chamber ensemble)November 10th, 2005, Germany Schloss Treibnitz, conductor Rüdiger Bohn

10’

ANDREJS SELICKIS (1960)

Lūgšana – šūpuļdziesma (Prayer – Lullaby) [Nota] (1980)For organMay 10th, 2005, Riga Kristīne Adamaite ▪ Riga: Musica Baltica, 20045’

Rožu putekļi no Elzas Stērstes dārza (Dust of Roses from the Garden of Elza Stērste) (2005)Music for the exhibition – the Viktors Jansons actionMarch 21st, 2005 to April 30th, 2005, Riga Marina Janaus (poetry of E. Stērste), Aija Selicka (voice and cello)

Стихиры Пасхи (Hymns for the Celebration of Christ’s Resurrection) (2006)November 17th, 2006, Tallinn Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Kaspars Putniņš7’

Ofēlijas nāve (The Death of Ophelia) (1995/2004)For cello, organ, and hand bellsNovember 30th, 2006, Riga Leons Veldre, Larisa Bulava and the author 13’

ARMANDS STRAZDS (1970)

Pulss (Pulse) (2005)Music for the Latvian Radio Theatre productionMarch 13th, 2005, Riga • Director Ivo Briedis • The ensemble Altera veritas, Ungars Savickis (sound engineer)40’

GUNDEGA ŠMITE (1977)

Syzygia (2005)For cello and percussion April 4th, 2005, Riga Henri Demarquette (cello), Edgars Saksons and Ivo Krūskops (percussion) 11’

Refleksijas (Reflexions) (2004)For string orchestraApril 18th, 2005, Riga • Sinfonia Concertante, conductor Andris Vecumnieks6’

Three French Songs with Lyrics by Michel Deguy (2004)For mezzo-soprano and pianoJune 4th, 2005, Krems, Austria Ieva Parša, Herta Hansena10’

Yellow-Red-Blue (2005)For string orchestra and electronicsSeptember 23rd, 2005, Innsbruck • October 6th, 2005, Riga The orchestra Rīgas kamermūziķi, conductor Normunds Šnē8’40”

Mercurium (2004)For pianoNovember 9th, 2005, Riga • Uģis Krišjānis5’

Eine kleine Fantasie in C (2005)For flute, accordion, and two koklesJanuary 9th, 2006, Riga The ensemble Altera veritas (Andis Klučnieks, Marko Ojala, Ieva Mežgaile, Anda Zaborovska)3’

Tierra de luz, cielo de tierra (2006)For mixed choir and percussion Text – Federico Garcia Lorca, Paul Éluard • November 17th, 2006, Riga • The Latvian Radio Choir, conductor Sigvards Kļava25’

Isochasma (2006)For chamber ensemble (clarinet, violin, alto, cello, and piano)November 20th, 2006, Riga Jēkabs Nīmanis, Oskars Siliņš, Arigo Štrāls, Ēriks Kiršfelds and Uģis Krišjānis

VILNIS ŠMĪDBERGS (1944)

Laece saule reitā agri (The Sun Rose Early in the Morning) (2005)For mixed choir and percussion Text – Latvian folk songsApril 29th, 2005, Riga The Youth Choir Kamēr..., conductor Māris Sirmais5’

Impulsija (Impulse) (2004)For cello and pianoDecember, 2005, Riga Participants of the 2nd round of the Augusts Dombrovskis 5th International Competition 5’

Raudu deja (Lament Dance) (2005) For flute, two kokles and bayan January 18th, 2006, Riga The ensemble Altera veritas (Andis Klučnieks, Ieva Mežgaile, Anda Zaborovska, Marko Ojala)

11’

PĒTERIS VASKS (1946)

Canto di forza (2005)For 12 cellosSeptember 13th, 2005, Frankfurt-am-Main Berliner FilharmonikerApril 8th, 2006, Riga The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gints Glinka13’

Fifth String Quartet (2004)October 19th, 2005, Tallinn The Kronos quartet24’

Third Symphony (2005)For large symphony orchestraNovember 25th, 2005, Tampere The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor John Storgårds March 31st, 2006, Riga The Riga Festival Orchestra, conductor Normunds Šnē45’

Canto di forza (2006)For organApril 21st, 2006, Riga Tālivaldis Deksnis

Mūsu māšu vārdi (Our Mothers’ Names) (2006)For mixed choir (version for men’s choir – 1977, 2nd edition – 2002) Text – Māris ČaklaisAugust 30th, 2006, Wales October 17th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Choir, conductor Sigvards Kļava6’

ANDRIS VECUMNIEKS (1964)

Burvju čelli (The Magic Cellos) (2005)Paraphrase on the W. A. Mozart’s The Magic Flute overture for cello ensembleNovember, 2005, Riga The ensemble Jautrie čelli (Tatjana Redko, Dace Zālīte, Mona Zariņa, Māra Botmane)4’

Concerto for Flute, Two Kokles, Accordion and Orchestra (2005)January 11th, 2006, Riga The ensemble Altera veritas, the Latvian Academy of Music symphony orchestra, conductor Andris Vecumnieks16’

Sēru maršs rozā panterai (Funeral March for a Pink Panther) (2006)Musical parody for symphony orchestra

April 1st, 2006, Riga The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andris Vecumnieks7’

MĀRTIŅŠ VIĻUMS (1974)

Simurg (2005)For flute, oboe, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp, violin, viola, cello, double-bass, piano and percussionMarch 8th, 2005, Utrecht Nieuw EnsembleNovember 20th, 2006, Riga Anna Petraškēviča, Pēteris Endzelis, Jēkabs Nīmanis, Olafs Štāls, Juris Lipšāns, Elizabete Lāce, Oskars Siliņš, Arigo Štrāls, Ēriks Kiršfelds, Kristaps Pētersons, Uģis Krišjānis, Elīna Endzele, conductor Atvars Lakstīgala

Aalomgon (2006)Oratorio for twelve voices, trombones, percussion and giant horn Texts – self-created phoneme systems and languages, texts in Tibetan and SanskritOctober 27th, 2006, Riga The Latvian Radio Chamber Singers, Shady Brass Q (Vairis Nartišs, Uldis Zilberts, Artūrs Bērziņš, Jānis Retenais), Edgars Saksons, Oskars Poikāns, conductor Kaspars Putniņš, Director Zane Kreicberga, light artist Mārtiņš Feldmanis34’

IMANTS ZEMZARIS (1951)

Šonakti, šonakti (Tonight, Tonight) (2005)For mixed choir Text – Latvian folk songs April 29th, 2005, Riga The Riga Youth Choir Kamēr..., conductor Māris Sirmais4’

Eine kleine Passion (2005)For baritone, mixed choir, clarinet and string instruments Text – fragment of the J. S. Bach St. John’s Passion (in German)September 3rd, 2005, Riga Gundars Dziļums, the State Choir Latvija, Ģirts Pāže, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Māris Sirmais18’

V. A. Mocarts un H. Andersens suvenīrindustrijas apstākļos (W. A. Mozart and H. Andersen in the Times of Souvenir Industry) (2005)For violin and pianoNovember 9th, 2005, Riga Kristīne Balanas and the author4’

Daugava (2006)Poem for violin and pianoMay 1st, 2006, Riga Līga Muceniece and the author9’

Modernās dziesmas (Modern Songs) (2006) Cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano Text – Māris ČaklaisMay 1st, 2006, Riga Ieva Parša and the author27’

INGMARS ZEMZARIS (1973)

Two Songs with Words by Justin/Justinus Kerner (2006)For voice and pianoApril, 2006, Riga Krišjānis Norvelis (bass) and the author 6’30”

Text – Mārīte DombrovskaTranslation – Egils Kaljo