Baltic sounds: Latvia's state choir inspires Duisburg!

Baltic sounds: Latvia's state choir inspires Duisburg!

The anticipation of a special highlight in the cultural city of Duisburg is increasing: on July 6, 2025, the renowned Latvia State Choir give an a cappella concert in the Salvator Church and showcase Latvia's impressive choral tradition. The choir, the largest professional ensemble in the country, has made a name for itself worldwide and inspires not only in its homeland, but also in major music metropolises.

Known for its variety of sounds from the highest sopranos to the lowest bass voices, the state choir in Duisburg is conducted byMāris Sirmaisoffer a varied program. There are both romantic masterpieces fromAnton BrucknerandEdward Elgaras well as contemporary compositions by Baltic artists such asPeteris VasksandĒriks Ešenvaldson the program. This musical journey speaks to the listeners' hearts and invites them to dream.

A strong partnership

The unofficial musical partnership between the Duisburg Philharmonic and the State Choir has existed for two years and has already gained many fans during this time. The Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to host the State Choir as part of the Season 2023/2024 to welcome back. The two concerts on July 9th and 10th, 2025, at which the Gurre songs byArnold Schoenbergare the focus, round off the unique experience.

Latvia, a country with an extremely rich choral tradition, has made a name for itself not only through the high choir density among the population, but also through the great joy of choral singing, which can be felt in many areas of life. This will certainly become clear at the concert in Duisburg, when the state choir presents its skills and captivates the audience.

Maps and information

If you don't want to miss out on this musical treat, you can purchase tickets either at the Duisburg theater box office or online. A visit to the a cappella concert on July 6th promises to be an unforgettable experience, where the listeners' fingers are guaranteed to swing over the keys of emotion.

For more information about the Latvija State Choir and its impressive repertoire, it is worth taking a look at the website KD Müller.