Georgijs Osokins, piano

Edgars Vaivods, percussion

DD Orchestra

Conductor Jānis Liepiņš

Programme: W. A. Mozart, P. Tchaikovsky, G. Puccini 

Georgijs Osokins is the latest sensation in the Latvian musical performing arts. Following his prize-winning appearance at the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw (2015), Georgijs has been receiving countless invitations to appear in concerts abroad. Georgijs Osokins stands out with his vivid interpretations and artistic flair. He enraptures his admirers and challenges the more sceptical listener. Alongside his studies, Georgijs Osokins is pursuing a busy performing career, appearing in many European countries, Russia, Japan and USA.
The DD Orchestra (DD stands for ‘draugi un domubiedri’ ‒ ‘like-minded friends’) has previously focused on music by the younger generation of Latvian composers; the orchestra was founded by the Latvian National Opera and Ballet conductor, the Artistic Director of the Kamēr… Choir Jānis Liepiņš.

At 18:00

Chamber Auditorium

INTRODUCTORY TALK

An opportunity tomeet the musicians and learn more about the musical pieces featured in the programme and their interpretation. The conversation is mediated by the Klasika Radio presenter, musicologist Orests Silabriedis.