Live performance at the Latvian National Opera house Part of Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance festival 2023
Records
2018, SKANI
Reinis Zariņš • Liepāja Symphony Orchestra • Atvars Lakstigala
This album began with my encounter with Lūcija Garūta’s “Piano Concerto”, a work of rare honesty among Latvian concertos. While deeply personal, it also carries the collective pain and hope of a nation, infused with timeless folk melodies. “Variations” echoes this power, using folk themes to inspire resilience. The “Preludes” recall Scriabin’s tonal colors, while “Meditation” and “Little Doll’s Lulling Song” offer intimate glimpses into Garūta’s soul. Her music embodies both fragility and strength, reminding us to stay truthful.