« to the beginning
Watch the gallery
An evening of creative collaboration between R.Pauls and E.Garanca - concert “White Hide-and-Seek”. 18.09.2016.
Composer Raimonds Pauls and opera singer Elīna Garanča met at the Latvian National Theatre for "White Hide-and-Seek" - one of the highlights of Boris and Ināra Teterev’s arts programme TÊTE-À-TÊTE 2016.
URL:
-
A joint production with the Latvian National Theatre, this concert included the global premiere of a number of new songs specially composed for Elīna Garanča and interlaced with poetry by Vizma Belševica.
© Kristaps Kalns -
"White Hide-and-Seek" was the first occasion that both artists have ever met on a concert stage.
© Kristaps Kalns -
The programme for this musical evening was made up of vocal opuses, instrumental improvisations and conversation.
© Kristaps Kalns -
Over the past decade, thanks to her memorable performances at the world’s leading opera houses, Elīna Garanča has shot to fame as one of the greatest talents in world opera music. Critics have been awed by her virtuoso performances in leading mezzo-soprano roles.
© Kristaps Kalns -
And the great lengths to which she goes to step into character - her sublime voice exudes power and warmth, accentuated by her majestic grace and charisma.
© Kristaps Kalns -
Her status as an artist with the Deutsche Grammophon recording company dates back to 2005 and has so far produced six solo albums, three of which have won the ECHO Klassik Prize.
© Kristaps Kalns -
Such is Raimonds Pauls’ fame, stemming from his legendary career as a pianist and the preeminent songwriter of Latvian popular music, that he is not just the most famous composer in Latvia, but also in lands far beyond it. More often than not, Pauls either performs his own compositions or is the concert master for other performers. His piano playing is distinguished by his highly individual, fleeting and strikingly reductive touch, making his style both inimitable and unforgettable.
© Kristaps Kalns -
According to philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev, “Both artists are leading lights and the pride of contemporary Latvian culture. What’s more, both have notable birthdays this year. Their joint concert will offer the Latvian public its first ever chance to savour a mouth-watering and truly moving event.”
© Kristaps Kalns -
Interviewed on Benefice, a show that is part of Latvian Radio’s Klasika programme, about his collaboration with the mezzo-soprano, Raimonds Pauls explained that, "With a singer like Elīna Garanča… In collaborating with her, one has to give thought to a repertoire that is custom-tailored for her, because there is no need for her to sing the stuff we usually sing here… She can sing anything, because Elīna’s talent lies in her wonderful command of melody; technically, she has no problems whatsoever!"
© Kristaps Kalns -
R.Pauls: "Maybe, if we were to take some excellent Latvian poetry, we could write some romantic-style vocals for Elīna? I don’t want to promise anything, but, if it occurred to Elīna that we should take that course, we could give it a try…"
© Kristaps Kalns -
URL:
Other galleries
Gathering of participants of the programme “Do It Yourself For Your FAMILY TABLE.” 08.10.2025.
Badge of Honour to RSU Rector Aigars Pētersons. 24.09.2025.
"Do ir yourself for your family table": harvest 2025
An exhibition from the “Palazzo Madama” museum has opened. 19.05.2025.
Community Foundation charity initiatives in 2024