ENSEMBLES 2009
Youth Centre "Altona" Choir Solare
Our vocal group SolaRe was established in 2003. At the beginning we were studying and singing in Riga English Grammar School.
After graduating school we wanted to stay together and continued our way of life – singing. We all come from one of the most beautiful cities in Europe – Riga. Its historical center is a part of UNESCO because of its supreme art nouveau example. We love Riga and we are proud of it. Because of that we are participating in many concerts abroad to represent our city and country at its best.
Today we are 16 singers in SolaRe. Our repetitions take place in Children and Youth Culture Center “Altona” conducted by Ilze Bulate. Logo “SolaRe” reveals our flow of spirit, joy of singing and being together. With this harmony we go to people and bring them joy, love and light through our songs.
The Repertoire is various including- Latvian folksongs and classics, church music, modern music and jazz. We take part in Latvian Song and Dance Festivals, charity concerts in orphanages and in special programs abroad: Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark. Generally, we have many concerts in Latvia for different audiences. In 2004 we were award winners in a competition between Riga’s vocal groups. In summer 2006 we participated in The Baltic Students’ Song Festival in Tartu (Estonia). We are open for challenges and new adventures. Always on the way…
