Artūrs Uškāns Launches Major Anniversary Festival Spanning Choir Music to Hard Rock
Popular musician Artūrs Uškāns is marking a career milestone this autumn with a three-concert anniversary festival, bringing together longtime friends, collaborators, and a genre-bending repertoire that ranges from classical opera to hard rock. According to the artist, the upcoming tour serves as a musical homecoming and a reunion with colleagues met across various stages of his career.
Tour Dates and Venue Locations Across Latvia
The festival opens on October 31 at 18:00 at the Embassy of Latgale GORS in Rēzekne, a location chosen to honor the musician’s regional roots. Performances continue in November, stopping at the Valmiera Culture Centre on November 12 at 19:00 and concluding at the “Ulbrokas pērle” Culture Centre on November 26 at 19:00.
Collaborators and Musical Guests On Stage
Uškāns will share the stage with a diverse lineup of guest artists and ensembles. The roster includes singers Ieva Akuratere and Brigita Reisone, actress Raimonda Vazdika, and musician Juris Ostrovskis. Additional musical backing and performances will feature the guitar trio “A3″—comprising Armands Alksnis, Armands Ozoliņš, and Armands Varslavāns—alongside ethnic music groups “Ogas” and “Laimas Muzykanti,” the ethnographic ensemble “Vabaļis,” and the Riga Stradiņš University mixed choir “Riga.” Instrumental accompaniment will be provided by an ensemble led by Matīsa Uškāns.
A Genre-Defying Repertoire From Bizet to Raimonds Pauls
Reflecting on the scale of the production, Uškāns noted a decade-long journey since his previous anniversary concert at GORS, where he jokingly remarked on heading to “occupy” Riga. Instead, he gained lasting creative partnerships that shaped the current program. The setlist will feature songs from his appearance on the LTV show “Pārdziedi mani!”, new track premieres, and a long-awaited duet with Raimonda Vazdika. “To put it briefly, the genre of the concert could be described as ranging from choir and opera music to hard rock,” Uškāns stated, highlighting that the program includes Georges Bizet’s “Habanera” from the opera Carmen, Raimonds Pauls’ “Latgalei,” and his own compositions and folk song arrangements such as “Dzeiveite,” “Braucamā dziesma,” and “Vokors īt.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy tickets for Artūrs Uškāns’ anniversary concerts?
Tickets are available for purchase through the Biļešu Paradīze ticketing network.
Which artists are performing alongside Artūrs Uškāns?
Guest performers include Ieva Akuratere, Brigita Reisone, Raimonda Vazdika, and Juris Ostrovskis, alongside ensembles such as “Laimas Muzykanti,” “Ogas,” and the Riga Stradiņš University mixed choir “Riga.”
What musical styles will be featured in the anniversary shows?
The concert program bridges multiple genres, combining choral pieces, opera excerpts like Bizet’s “Habanera,” traditional folk arrangements, and hard rock elements.
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