Information regarding a change of soloist at the LNSO concert

The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) informs its audience of a change of soloist in the concert on 13 February, ‘LNSO, Olari Elts and Kristīne Blaumane. Vasks’ Cello Concerto and Sibelius’ Fifth’, which will take place at the Riga Congress Hall.

Due to health complications, the chamber music concert featuring the LNSO’s Artist-in-Residence Kristīne Blaumane, scheduled for December 2025, had to be cancelled. Fortunately, her recovery is progressing well; however, excessive physical strain could be detrimental. Therefore, it has been agreed that at the concert on 13 February, the solo part in Pēteris Vasks’ Cello Concerto No. 1, conducted by Olari Elts, will be performed by another like-minded musical colleague of ours — cellist Kristaps Bergs.We wish Kristīne a swift recovery and look forward with anticipation to the concert on 30 April!

Information for concertgoers:

If, due to the change of soloist, you decide not to attend the concert, it is possible to return your purchased ticket before the concert begins either at the physical Biļešu Paradīze ticket office at Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street 5 (Riga Congress Hall), or by sending the ticket to info@bilesuparadize.lv, indicating that you wish to return the ticket due to the change of soloist.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at this and other LNSO concerts!

About the concert:

After a longer absence, the orchestra welcomes back its former music and artistic director Olari Elts (2001–2006). With Kristaps Bergs as the soloist, they will perform Pēteris Vasks’ First Cello Concerto, a five-movement work in which the composer explores the confrontation between the individual and a brutal power. Meanwhile, Jean Sibelius wrote his most renowned Fifth Symphony amid the musical turmoils of the 20^th century, which is reflected in the great Finnish composer’s score while still retaining a resolutely vivid and rich language. he programme also includes tributes to Sibelius by Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür and Scottish composer Thea Musgrave.