International Competition for Young Symphony Orchestra Conductors in Daugavpils

From 5 to 7 November, the International Competition for Young Symphony Orchestra Conductors will take place at the concert hall of Vienības nams in Daugavpils, bringing together young conductors from various countries and giving audiences the opportunity to discover the talent and professional performances of young musicians. The competitors represent Latvia, Germany, France, Ukraine, Japan, Azerbaijan and Estonia. This international representation gives the competition special significance, fostering the professional development of young conductors and international cultural cooperation.

The opening concert will take place on 5 November at 18:00, featuring the orchestra “Daugavpils Sinfonietta”. The programme includes works by Emīls Dārziņš, Jean Sibelius, Imants Zemzaris, Evija Vecumniece and Hanna Havrylets. Soloist: Daniels Jānis Pastars (clarinet). The conductors taking the podium will be the competition’s professors Viesturs Gailis (Latvia), Shamuel Hagin (Israel), Kaspars Ādamsons (Latvia), Margus Kasemaa (Estonia) and Renāts Čvečkovskis (Latvia). Tickets are available at Biļešu paradīze ticket offices and online at www.bilesuparadize.lv. Price: EUR 7.00.

The second round of the competition will take place on 6 November from 14:00 to 20:00. Admission to this event is free.

The final will take place on 7 November at 18:00. The strongest young conductors, selected based on the results of the second round, will conduct the orchestra “Daugavpils Sinfonietta”. The final programme will feature Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92. Tickets are available at Biļešu paradīze ticket offices and online at www.bilesuparadize.lv. Price: EUR 10.00.

The participants’ performances will be evaluated by a jury comprising Viesturs Gailis, Kaspars Ādamsons, Samuils Hagins and Margus Kasemaa. The competition gives young conductors the opportunity to demonstrate their musical interpretation skills, conducting technique and ability to work with a symphony orchestra. The International Competition for Young Symphony Orchestra Conductors is an important event in Daugavpils’ cultural life, fostering the development of classical music traditions and the growth of young talent.

Further information: DVPI “Vienības nams”, tel. +371 654 27552, www.vienibasnams.lv