Concert “Echoes of the Surroundings” Brings Swedish-Latvian Sound Art to Riga
The cross-disciplinary collaborative project “Echoes of the Surroundings” will premiere at Riga’s Vagonu Halle on October 9, bringing together Swedish percussionists, a Stockholm-based multimedia artist, and a newly formed Latvian ensemble for a one-night performance blending contemporary music and projected visuals, nra.lv reported. The event begins at 19.00, with doors opening to the public at 18.00, according to sejas.tvnet.lv. The concert format pairs acoustic, contemporary, and improvised percussion music with performative interaction and modified, projected visualizations inspired by the natural and architectural landscapes of Latvia.
Swedish Artists and Latvian Ensembles Unite at Vagonu Halle
The performance features the Stockholm-based percussion duo "Two Strokes" alongside multimedia artist Leo Eltes, collaborating alongside the Latvian creative association "Dandelion Trio", nra.lv reported. "Two Strokes," formed in 2020 by orchestral percussionist Johannes Carlsson and music educator Simon Sahlén, specializes in acoustic percussion performance, as detailed by sejas.tvnet.lv. Meanwhile, "Dandelion Trio" brings together young percussionists Karīna Mazūra, Arnis Stepiņš, and Alise Sējāne. Established as an ensemble to promote academic percussion chamber music and experimental 21st-century works, the trio actively collaborates across artistic disciplines, according to nra.lv and sejas.tvnet.lv.
From the Swedish Coast to Latvian Landscapes
The project represents a direct continuation of the creative partnership between “Duo Ictus” and Leo Eltes, who previously developed a regional sound and visual project dedicated to the Swedish west coast titled “Echoes of the Coast,” nra.lv reported. For their Riga appearance, the artists redirected their creative focus toward Latvian surroundings, drawing inspiration from both natural ecosystems and built structures. While rigatv.com highlighted the event’s positioning as an international collaboration that bridges music and visual arts to give local audiences a novel performance experience, sejas.tvnet.lv noted that advance tickets for the October 9 performance are available via ticketshop.lv.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Riga Performance
When and where is the “Echoes of the Surroundings” concert taking place?
The cross-disciplinary performance is scheduled for October 9 at Vagonu Halle in Riga, with the main event beginning at 20.00 and venue doors opening at 18.00, as reported by sejas.tvnet.lv.
Who are the performing artists involved in the project?
The lineup includes the Swedish percussion duo “Duo Ictus” (Johannes Carlsson and Simon Sahlén), multimedia artist and VJ Leo Eltes from Sweden, and the Latvian percussion ensemble “Trio Taraxum,” which features Karīna Mazūra, Arnis Stepiņš, and Alise Sējāne, according to nra.lv and sejas.tvnet.lv.
Where can audiences purchase tickets for the event?
Advance tickets for the Vagonu Halle concert are available for purchase online through ticketshop.lv, as noted by sejas.tvnet.lv.
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