Although during Beethoven's lifetime critics were baffled by this opus, since the beginning of the 20th century the Grand Fugue has been considered one of the peaks of his achievement. Eternal values are also at the heart of Pēteris Vasks' music, as always reaching out and offering solace. However the main intrigue of this programme is the new concerto for electric guitar and orchestra by New York based Krists Auznieks. In 2017, he received the Grand Music Award of Latvia for "Fire and Rose", and his Piano Quintet has been highlighted by The New York Times weekly music review. The solo in the premiere will be performed by Korean American guitarist Jiji, who has already performed the Latvian composer's music at the Lincoln Center in New York.

Although during Beethoven's lifetime critics were baffled by this opus, since the beginning of the 20th century the Grand Fugue has been considered one of the peaks of his achievement. Eternal values are also at the heart of Pēteris Vasks' music, as always reaching out and offering solace. However the main intrigue of this programme is the new concerto for electric guitar and orchestra by New York based Krists Auznieks. In 2017, he received the Grand Music Award of Latvia for "Fire and Rose", and his Piano Quintet has been highlighted by The New York Times weekly music review. The solo in the premiere will be performed by Korean American guitarist Jiji, who has already performed the Latvian composer's music at the Lincoln Center in New York.

Under the baton of Maestro Robert Spano, the ASO has consistently featured new music from contemporary composers alongside more standard classical repertoire. In this special presentation, we celebrate perhaps the fullest incarnation of this, the "Atlanta School of Composers," with a program of works commissioned by the ASO from some of the brightest composers to emerge in recent years. Included on the program are works by Brian Nabors, current ASO bassist Michael Kurth, Michael Gandolfi, Emmy Award-winning and Grammy® nominated Adam Schoenberg and Krists Auznieks.

This concert is made possible through the Robert Spano Fund for New Music, established by The Antinori Foundation in honor of Robert Spano.

Robert Fleitz , winner of the Pro Musicis 2021 International Award, performs a recital that explores the piano’s ability to resonate across space, anchored by Jeffrey Mumford’s piece and Brahms’s Klavierstücke, Op. 118. Also featured is a world premiere by Timo Andres; a NY premiere by Krists Auznieks; and works by Chin, Garūta, Martines, Perry, and Julie Zhu.

We mark our 40th anniversary with a provocative program exploring "time”; featuring a world premiere by Latvian composer Krists Auznieks, a signature Present Music arrangement based on Sigur Rós, and two new choreographed works by guest collaborator Maria Gillespie. Surprising and always fun—join us in celebrating 40 years of PRESENT MUSIC!

We mark our 40th anniversary with a provocative program exploring "time”; featuring a world premiere by Latvian composer Krists Auznieks, a signature Present Music arrangement based on Sigur Rós, and two new choreographed works by guest collaborator Maria Gillespie. Surprising and always fun—join us in celebrating 40 years of PRESENT MUSIC!

Music: Krists Auznieks

Directors: Krista & Reinis Dzudzilo

Sinfonietta Rīga, conductor Normunds Šnē

Voice: Jānis Šipkēvics

Tickets: https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/performance/21693

Vizuālās mākslas, teātra un mūzikas sintēze ekskluzīvās divās izrādēs laikmetīgajā kameroperā “Tagadne (Time Present)” kultūrtelpā “Hanzas Perons”.

Tikai 14. un 15. augustā divas ekskluzīvas izrādes piedzīvos jaundarbs – laikmetīga kameropera “Tagadne (Time Present)”, ko radījuši vizuālie mākslinieki Krista un Reinis Dzudzilo kopā ar komponistu Kristu Auznieku, un tas apliecina visu iesaistīto un starptautiski atzīto mākslinieku ticību vizuālās mākslas un mūzikas augstvērtīgai saplūšanai.

Iestudējums “Tagadne (Time Present)” veidots četrās ainās, mērojot ceļu no klusuma līdz operas dzimšanai. Jaunā darba centrā ir doma par laiku un tā vienlaicīgumu, par laika izplešanos uz abām pusēm, ietiecoties vienlīdzdziļi nākotnē un pagātnē. Par visa vienotību un cilvēku kā mūžīgo ceļinieku, kurš meklē apskaidrību, ietverot gaidīšanu kā nozīmīgu ceļa sastāvdaļu.

Laikmetīgā opera radusies Krista Auznieka Lielo mūzikas balvu ieguvušās kompozīcijas “Uguns un Roze” ietekmē. Arī minētā kompozīcija kļuvusi par daļu no “Tagadne (Time Present)”, taču jaunā iestudējuma kulminācija ir Auznieka jaundarbs “Ir Viens”, kuru pirmatskaņo kamerorķestris “Sinfonietta Rīga” diriģenta Normunda Šnē vadībā kopā ar solistu, kontratenoru Jāni Šipkēvicu, kurš zināms arī kā grupas “Instrumenti” dalībnieks.
Dzudzilo pāra un Krista Auznieka kopdarbs top sadarbībā ar kustību mākslinieci Elīnu Gediņu un performatoriem – Rūdolfu Gediņu un Ģirtu Bisenieku, kā arī gaismu mākslinieku Oskaru Pauliņu un video operatoru Tomu Zeļģi.

Krists Auznieks ir viens no nozīmīgākajiem un pasaulē atzītākajiem latviešu jaunajiem komponistiem, kurš saņēmis daudzus starptautiskus apbalvojumus un jaundarbu pasūtījumus. Auznieka kvintets “Piano” laikrakstā “The New York Times” savulaik pasludināts par vienu no nedēļas labākajiem klasiskās mūzikas mirkļiem. Viņa mūzika atskaņota uz ievērojamām pasaules skatuvēm – Kenedija centrā Vašingtonā, Volta Disneja koncertzālē Losandželosā, Dānijas Karaliskajā teātrī Kopenhāgenā, Amsterdamas “Muziekgebouw” un Linkolna centrā Ņujorkā.

Šī gada Purvīša balvas finālisti Krista un Reinis Dzudzilo ir radošs tandēms, kas aktīvi darbojas vizuālajā mākslā, teātrī un operā. Par savu darbību abi saņēmuši gan starptautisku, gan lokālu atzinību. 2017. gada Starptautiskajam Jaunā teātra festivālam “Homo Novus” Dzudzilo izveidoja savu vizuālā un muzikālā teātra debijas izrādi “Patētiskā. Par redzamo valodu”, bet 2020. gadā radīja koncertu-performanci “Viens” Ventspils koncertzālē “Latvija”, saņemot vairākas atzinības, tajā skaitā nomināciju Lielajai mūzikas balvai par radošu, drosmīgu un inovatīvu māksliniecisko darbību.

Jaundarbs tapis ar Valsts Kultūrkapitāla fonda mērķprogrammas “Muzikālā teātra žanra attīstīšana” un Vitas Libertes dibinātā fonda “VV Foundation” atbalstu.

Jauniestudējums “Tagadne (Time Present)” top laikmetīgu skatuves mākslas notikumu sērijas “Pārmija” ietvaros sadarbībā ar kultūrvietu “Hanzas Perons” un Rīgā būs vērojama tikai divas dienas – 14. un 15. augustā plkst. 19.00.
Biļetes nopērkamas bilesuparadize.lv.

Jaundarbs tapis ar Valsts Kultūrkapitāla fonda mērķprogrammas “Muzikālā teātra žanra attīstīšana” un Vitas Libertes dibinātā fonda “VV Foundation” atbalstu. Organizatori  - nodibinājums "Tuvplāns", SIA "Sponsorking".

Music: Krists Auznieks

Directors: Krista & Reinis Dzudzilo

Sinfonietta Rīga, conductor Normunds Šnē

Voice: Jānis Šipkēvics

Tickets: https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/performance/21693

Vizuālās mākslas, teātra un mūzikas sintēze ekskluzīvās divās izrādēs laikmetīgajā kameroperā “Tagadne (Time Present)” kultūrtelpā “Hanzas Perons”.

Tikai 14. un 15. augustā divas ekskluzīvas izrādes piedzīvos jaundarbs – laikmetīga kameropera “Tagadne (Time Present)”, ko radījuši vizuālie mākslinieki Krista un Reinis Dzudzilo kopā ar komponistu Kristu Auznieku, un tas apliecina visu iesaistīto un starptautiski atzīto mākslinieku ticību vizuālās mākslas un mūzikas augstvērtīgai saplūšanai.

Iestudējums “Tagadne (Time Present)” veidots četrās ainās, mērojot ceļu no klusuma līdz operas dzimšanai. Jaunā darba centrā ir doma par laiku un tā vienlaicīgumu, par laika izplešanos uz abām pusēm, ietiecoties vienlīdzdziļi nākotnē un pagātnē. Par visa vienotību un cilvēku kā mūžīgo ceļinieku, kurš meklē apskaidrību, ietverot gaidīšanu kā nozīmīgu ceļa sastāvdaļu.

Laikmetīgā opera radusies Krista Auznieka Lielo mūzikas balvu ieguvušās kompozīcijas “Uguns un Roze” ietekmē. Arī minētā kompozīcija kļuvusi par daļu no “Tagadne (Time Present)”, taču jaunā iestudējuma kulminācija ir Auznieka jaundarbs “Ir Viens”, kuru pirmatskaņo kamerorķestris “Sinfonietta Rīga” diriģenta Normunda Šnē vadībā kopā ar solistu, kontratenoru Jāni Šipkēvicu, kurš zināms arī kā grupas “Instrumenti” dalībnieks.
Dzudzilo pāra un Krista Auznieka kopdarbs top sadarbībā ar kustību mākslinieci Elīnu Gediņu un performatoriem – Rūdolfu Gediņu un Ģirtu Bisenieku, kā arī gaismu mākslinieku Oskaru Pauliņu un video operatoru Tomu Zeļģi.

Krists Auznieks ir viens no nozīmīgākajiem un pasaulē atzītākajiem latviešu jaunajiem komponistiem, kurš saņēmis daudzus starptautiskus apbalvojumus un jaundarbu pasūtījumus. Auznieka kvintets “Piano” laikrakstā “The New York Times” savulaik pasludināts par vienu no nedēļas labākajiem klasiskās mūzikas mirkļiem. Viņa mūzika atskaņota uz ievērojamām pasaules skatuvēm – Kenedija centrā Vašingtonā, Volta Disneja koncertzālē Losandželosā, Dānijas Karaliskajā teātrī Kopenhāgenā, Amsterdamas “Muziekgebouw” un Linkolna centrā Ņujorkā.

Šī gada Purvīša balvas finālisti Krista un Reinis Dzudzilo ir radošs tandēms, kas aktīvi darbojas vizuālajā mākslā, teātrī un operā. Par savu darbību abi saņēmuši gan starptautisku, gan lokālu atzinību. 2017. gada Starptautiskajam Jaunā teātra festivālam “Homo Novus” Dzudzilo izveidoja savu vizuālā un muzikālā teātra debijas izrādi “Patētiskā. Par redzamo valodu”, bet 2020. gadā radīja koncertu-performanci “Viens” Ventspils koncertzālē “Latvija”, saņemot vairākas atzinības, tajā skaitā nomināciju Lielajai mūzikas balvai par radošu, drosmīgu un inovatīvu māksliniecisko darbību.

Jaundarbs tapis ar Valsts Kultūrkapitāla fonda mērķprogrammas “Muzikālā teātra žanra attīstīšana” un Vitas Libertes dibinātā fonda “VV Foundation” atbalstu.

Jauniestudējums “Tagadne (Time Present)” top laikmetīgu skatuves mākslas notikumu sērijas “Pārmija” ietvaros sadarbībā ar kultūrvietu “Hanzas Perons” un Rīgā būs vērojama tikai divas dienas – 14. un 15. augustā plkst. 19.00.
Biļetes nopērkamas bilesuparadize.lv.

Jaundarbs tapis ar Valsts Kultūrkapitāla fonda mērķprogrammas “Muzikālā teātra žanra attīstīšana” un Vitas Libertes dibinātā fonda “VV Foundation” atbalstu. Organizatori  - nodibinājums "Tuvplāns", SIA "Sponsorking".

Also giving a solo recital at Caramoor this summer is Korean guitarist JIJI, first prize winner at the 2016 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. A passionate advocate for new music, she performs her “Unbound” program, for which she commissioned virtuosic new solo guitar works from eight contemporary composers, including Iceland’s Gulli Björnsson, Latvia’s Krists Auznieks and distinguished Cuban-American Tania León, winner of the New York Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award. JIJI’s Caramoor recital features the U.S. premieres of new works by Natalie Dietterich, Hilary Purrington and Kate Moore.

Nirmali Fenn – Extinct Angels (2020)

Krists Auznieks – Ugunsbūt (2020)*

Cassie Wieland – To Live in Static (2019)

Julie Zhu – Distraction (2020)

Christopher Stark – Maple (2018)

Online

It is the peak of the Estonian Music Days at the Estonia Concert Hall. The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and soloists under the baton of young conductor Kaspar Mänd will perform a chamber opus by Mariliis Valkonen; an overture-like composition by Kristjan Kõrver; music by Malle Maltis combining symphonic orchestra with electronics; pieces for chamber choir and symphonic orchestra by Evelin Seppar and Alisson Kruusmaa; and contemporary Latvian and Lithuanian music. Although the compositions of the Estonian composers were written for the previous Estonian Music Days, life has made its own adjustments to our plans. Hence, the audience will be able to enjoy them this year, marked by the expansion of the Estonian Music Days into the Baltic Music Days.

Malle Maltis (*1977) – Night Frost for symphony orchestra and electronics (2020, premiere) 

Kristjan Kõrver (*1976) – Sic! for symphony orchestra (2020, premiere) 

Evelin Seppar (*1986) – Home for chamber choir and symphony orchestra (2020, premiere) 

Alisson Kruusmaa (*1992) – Under the Evening Sky for chamber choir and symphony orchestra (2020, premiere) 

Mariliis Valkonen (*1981) – Acceptance, Mediation for two oboes and singing bowls (2019, premiere) 

Jievaras Jasinskis (*1989, Lithuania) – Change (2020) 

Krists Auznieks (*1992, Latvia) – Crossing (2019)

https://www.eestimuusikapaevad.ee/en/event/estonian-national-symphony-orchestra-estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir/

The collaboration between Talvi Hunt and Kadri-Ann Sumera has been brief but very fruitful. Their debut at the ISCM World Music Days in Tallinn in 2019 became an instant favorite of the audience and received rave reviews. The duo of Talvi and Kadri-Ann is enriched by the musicians’ broad horizon – while Talvi is dedicated to performing contemporary music and also specialized in it in Luzern, Kadri-Ann’s repertoire is versatile and includes music from Baroque
to the newest compositions available. Therefore, the ensemble benefits from their strong suits. In addition to music, the pianists are both passionate about demolishing houses and bicycling in the woods.

Alongside Latvian and Lithuanian music, the concert will include the premieres of three new pieces composed especially for the duo. The main title of the festival, “DNA”, provides an additional meaning for the interpretation of ancient runic songs in the composition of Ardo Ran Varres, the archaic kannel sounds in Lauri Jõeleht’s piece, and the intertwined musical passages in Krists Auzniek’s music. To narrow the DNA hints down, Kadri-Ann will also perform a piece by her own gene provider – In Es by his father, Lepo Sumera.

Lepo Sumera (1950–2000) – In Es (1978)

Lauri Jõeleht (*1974) – Stella matutina (Morning Star, 2021, premiere)

Krists Auznieks (*1992, Latvia) – The Ebb Tide (2012)

Ardo Ran Varres (*1974) – Five Pieces on Estonian runic melodies (2021, premiere)

Gintaras Sodeika (*1961, Lithuania) – Sutapo (2010)

Rasmus Puur (*1991) – Écoutez vous (2021, premiere)

https://www.eestimuusikapaevad.ee/en/event/piano-duo-kadri-ann-sumera-talvi-hunt-2/

April’s First Fridays with Robert Black brings you large music from small countries. Experience pieces from Iceland’s Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, Lithuania’s Žibuokle Martinaitytė, and Latvia’s Krists Auznieks. Deep oceans – expansive skies – dazzling lights – music that shares a fascination with ethereal sounds and earthly sonics. Chill with the aural aurora, celebrate at the harmonics happening, immerse in the overtone orgy.

First Fridays with Robert Black is a monthly series of virtual mini-concerts featuring brand-spanking new, recently new, and kind of new music for solo double bass – streaming from his home studio in Hartford, Connecticut, at noon (EST). Whether you’re having your morning coffee in Los Angeles, or lunch in New York, or that first glass of wine in Paris, or a late supper in Tashkent, tune in for some cool and compelling music.

April 2, 2021 at 12 noon EST

PROGRAM 

Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir – Pending
Žibuokle Martinaitytė – Abyssal Zone
Krists Auznieks – Arise

https://live.bangonacan.org/black/

The Harriman-Jewell Series presents guitarist Jiji in a free livestream Discovery Concert performs at Kansas City’s 1900 Building. The Kansas City Guitar Society is a community partner for the livestream concert.

PROGRAM

Claudia Sessa  Occhi io vissi di voi

Isaac Albéniz  Asturias

Gulli Björnsson Dynjandi

Hilary Purrington excerpt from Harp of Nerves

Tania León Bailarín

Krists Auznieks COR

Jiji Everyone Wants a Piece of You (performed on electric guitar)

Jiji For Patty (performed on electric guitar)

https://vimeo.com/511742943

Tickets:

https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/event/84535

Latvian Radio Choir will premiere Auznieks’ Sensus along new works by Santa Ratniece and Mārtiņš Viļums.

https://marathon2020.bangonacan.org/

“Latvian superstar composer Krists Auznieks channels his delicate ear and his flowing curiosity into a new piece for Bang on a Can All-Star bassist Robert Black.“

Tickets: https://www.bezrindas.lv/lv/auzins-cudars-arutyunyan-sirds-katedrale/8578/

The trio will perform Auznieks’ concert length “Sirds Katedrāle.“

Although during Beethoven's lifetime critics were baffled by this opus, since the beginning of the 20th century the Grand Fugue has been considered one of the peaks of his achievement. Eternal values are also at the heart of Pēteris Vasks' music, as always reaching out and offering solace. However the main intrigue of this programme is the new concerto for electric guitar and orchestra by New York based Krists Auznieks. In 2017, he received the Grand Music Award of Latvia for "Fire and Rose", and his Piano Quintet has been highlighted by The New York Times weekly music review. The solo in the premiere will be performed by Korean American guitarist Jiji, who has already performed the Latvian composer's music at the Lincoln Center in New York.

Although during Beethoven's lifetime critics were baffled by this opus, since the beginning of the 20th century the Grand Fugue has been considered one of the peaks of his achievement. Eternal values are also at the heart of Pēteris Vasks' music, as always reaching out and offering solace. However the main intrigue of this programme is the new concerto for electric guitar and orchestra by New York based Krists Auznieks. In 2017, he received the Grand Music Award of Latvia for "Fire and Rose", and his Piano Quintet has been highlighted by The New York Times weekly music review. The solo in the premiere will be performed by Korean American guitarist Jiji, who has already performed the Latvian composer's music at the Lincoln Center in New York.

Celebrated throughout the world, the gardens of Andalusia are a wondrous blend of Roman and Moorish architecture bejeweled by intensely-hued tiles and fountains. Spanish composer Manuel de Falla draws you into these intoxicating spaces through the piano showpiece Nights in the Gardens of Spain. Robert Spano welcomes the elegant Mexican virtuoso Jorge Federico Osorio to perform this hypnotic score. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra closes the program with selections from Sergei Prokofiev's ballet masterpiece Romeo and Juliet.

Pre-Concert Talks

Join host Ken Meltzer, ASO Program Annotator and Music Consultant, 1 hour before each evening and matinee Delta Classical concert in Symphony Hall (unless otherwise noted) for FREE Pre-Concert Talks by composers, conductors, educators, and musical experts. On Thursday, January 9, Krists Auznieks, composer of Crossing, will be our guest.

Tickets: https://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Calendar/2019-2020/CS8-Auznieks-Falla-Strauss

Celebrated throughout the world, the gardens of Andalusia are a wondrous blend of Roman and Moorish architecture bejeweled by intensely-hued tiles and fountains. Spanish composer Manuel de Falla draws you into these intoxicating spaces through the piano showpiece Nights in the Gardens of Spain. Robert Spano welcomes the elegant Mexican virtuoso Jorge Federico Osorio to perform this hypnotic score. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra closes the program with selections from Sergei Prokofiev's ballet masterpiece Romeo and Juliet.

Pre-Concert Talks

Join host Ken Meltzer, ASO Program Annotator and Music Consultant, 1 hour before each evening and matinee Delta Classical concert in Symphony Hall (unless otherwise noted) for FREE Pre-Concert Talks by composers, conductors, educators, and musical experts. On Thursday, January 9, Krists Auznieks, composer of Crossing, will be our guest.

Tickets: https://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Calendar/2019-2020/CS8-Auznieks-Falla-Strauss

The premiere will be a part of the Association for the Promotion of New Music event honoring Mario Davidovsky. “Avots“ is the winner of APNM Competition.

The premiere will take place at Morse Recital Hall in New Haven, CT.

Kwai Tsing Theatre, Hong Kong

Kwai Tsing Theatre, Hong Kong

The quintet will be performed by FSU New Music Ensemble Polymorphia led by Liliya Ugay.

Guitarist Jiji performs Cor along three world premiers by Molly Joyce, Evan Chappman, and Gulli Bjornsson.

The evening-length trio for electric guitar, tenor saxophone, and drums will be premiered at the Reformation Church in Rīga.

More Info: http://www.arenafest.lv/programma/pr-2019/sirds-katedrale/