The Latvian Radio Choir (Latvijas Radio koris) is the professional chamber choir of Latvian Radio which was founded in 1940 by the Latvian conductor Teodors Kalnins. Following the musical direction by Edgars Račevskis (1963–1986) and Juris Kļaviņš (1987–1992). The choir has had two conductors ever since 1992 - musical director and principal conductor. The choir is currently of 24 singers under the leadership of Sigvards Kļava and Kaspars Putniņš.[1]
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The Lord's Prayer (V. Silvestrov) - Latvian Radio Choir
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Arvo Pärt Miserere The Latvian Radio Choir (LRC) 12 January 2015 Rotterdam
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Selected discography
- Paradisus vocis, 2018. Composer Andrejs Selickis conducted by Sigvards Kļava.
- Sacred Love, 2014. Composers Yuri Falik, Arturs Maskats, Georgy Sviridov conducted by Sigvards Kļava.
- Mythes étoilés, 2014. Composers Lasse Thorersen, György Ligeti, Mārtiņš Viļums, John Cage, Anders Hillborg, Toivo Tulev conducted by Sigvards Kļava, Kaspars Putniņš.
- Adam's Lament (ECM), 2012. Composed by Arvo Pärt conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste. Winner of Grammy Award 2013 Best Choral Performance, Classical.[2]
- Bruckner: Latin Motets, conducted by Sigvards Kļava, 2020 − Ondine, ODE1362-2
References
- ^ The sound of music in Latvia Latvijas institūts - 2003 "Very highly rated at present are the two main professional choirs in Latvia. The Latvian Radio Choir, which has been under the leadership of Sigvards Klava and Kaspars Putniņš, is in size and essence a true chamber choir (24 singers).
- ^ "Winners Best Choral Performance, Classical | GRAMMY.com". Archived from the original on 2018-02-01.
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