Pēteris Vasks is one of Europe’s most notable composers of academic music from the late 20th century. Vasks is a multiple recipient of the Grand Music Award, including in 2025—for lifetime achievement.

Over the course of his creative life, he has transformed from an avant-garde, rebellious young author speaking the language of modernist music into a grand painter of the eternal struggle between good and evil, using the principles of so-called “new simplicity” and a universally understandable musical expression.

His compositions are not just sounds—they are stories about a world where love and hope struggle with fragility and pain. In this anniversary concert, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra invites you to explore Vasks’s creative journey—from the experimental energy of the 1970s to the spiritual meditation of the 21st century.

Featuring:
Līga Baltābola (violin)
Guntis Kuzma (clarinet)
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet

Liepāja Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Guntis Kuzma