Komponista Raimonda Paula uzticamais kolēģis un tuvs draugs Gunārs Jākobsons atzīst, ka ziņa par maestro aiziešanu no Latvijas Radio viņā raisa skumjas. «Tas ir savādi! Bet tāda ir dzīve – viss virzās uz priekšu. Atrodos Tūjā, kur pavadu vasaras mēnešus, tāpēc par jaunumiem radio un pasākumiem, kas veltīti Paulam, man nav nekādas informācijas. Es domāju, ka kolēģi sirsnīgi no viņa atvadīsies un sveicēju netrūks,» nosaka Gunārs. Viņam kā pieredzējušam žurnālistam šķiet, ka Paula aiziešana no Latvijas Radio tomēr nav akmenī cirsta.
Gunārs Jākobsons on Raimonds Pauls and Latvijas Radio Departures
According to Gunārs Jākobsons, the departure of Raimonds Pauls from Latvijas Radio is not necessarily permanent in practice, even if official administrative changes take place. Jākobsons points out that Pauls has stepped away or announced hiatuses before, noting that the composer previously indicated he would stop concerting back in 1978. Jākobsons himself experienced a departure from the radio 25 years ago but continued working in the industry.
“It just seems to us that he has left work,” Jākobsons stated regarding the official status. “Yes, maybe he won’t be on the lists officially anymore, but he will surely record something and try things out.”
Did you know? Raimonds Pauls won the popular Latvian radio contest Mikrofona aptauja 11 times during his career and originated the young vocalists competition Cālis, according to Gunārs Jākobsons.
Decades of Collaboration and Cultural Impact
The professional partnership between Jākobsons and Pauls spans numerous years of broadcasting and live events. According to Jākobsons, their joint projects included the organization of Mikrofona aptauja polls and the creation of the children’s singing competition Cālis, which was originally conceived by Pauls.
Jākobsons describes the composer’s institutional legacy as immense, requiring a dedicated music historian to fully document all contributions made to Latvijas Radio. Beyond radio production, Jākobsons highlights Pauls’ recent artistic ventures into vocal performance as a notable milestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Raimonds Pauls completely stopped working in music?
According to Gunārs Jākobsons, departures from formal radio lists do not mean Pauls has ceased creative work, as the composer has a history of returning to recording and performance after stepping back.
What major projects did Raimonds Pauls and Gunārs Jākobsons work on together?
The collaborators worked together on the annual Mikrofona aptauja radio polls and launched the young vocalists contest Cālis, according to Jākobsons.
What awards or public recognition has Pauls received through radio?
Pauls won the Mikrofona aptauja listener poll 11 times, establishing a record of public popularity through Latvijas Radio broadcasts.