VI Alion Baltic International Music Festival 2019
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
July 10
Festival Orientation ~ Welcome Party ~ Improvised Concert
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Main Hall, 19:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
July 11
Piano Masterclass - Professor Piotr Paleczny (Poland)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 16:30 - 18:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Festival Opening Concert - Professors & Students
St. Gertrude New Lutheran Church, 20:00
Address: Brīvības iela 119, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1001, Latvia
July 12
Violin Lecture: "Bach and his time" - Professor Albert Markov (USA)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 17:00 - 18:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Lecture-Recital: Russian-Music - Professor Pavel Nersessian
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Main Hall, 20:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
July 13
Lecture on At of Violin Playing: Professor Krzysztof Wegrzyn (Poland)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 17:00 - 18:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Lecture-Recital: Professor Albert Markov (USA)/Michael Bulychev-Okser, Piano (USA)
Rīgas Latviešu biedrība
Ligo Hall - 20:00-21:30
July 14
Lecture on Business of Music: "How to advance music career - Opinions & advice"
Speakers include: Michael Bulychev-Okser, Krzysztof Wegrzyn
Pierre Amoyal, Pascal Nemirovski, Pavel Nersessian, Anna Shafajinskaya
Piotr Paleczny, Alexander Vinnitsky
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Big Hall, 12:00 - 13:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Concert & Sightseeing trip: Zelmas maiznīcā/Zilais krusts - Evangeliski kristiga draudze
Unnamed Rd,, Lielvārdes lauku teritorija, LV-5070, Latvia
Maskavas iela 336, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1063, Latvia
14:00-22:00
July 15
Violin Lecture/Masterclass: Professor Pierre Amoyal (France)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Big Hall, 19:00 - 20:30
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
July 16
Voice Lecture: "How to audition to Opera Theaters - Secrets of Success"
Professor Anna Shafajinskaya (Canada)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Students Concert: Soloists & Chamber Groups
Riga Cathedral - address to be announced
July 17
Violin Lecture: "Art of violin playing" with Felix & Irina Andrievsky
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Student Concert: Soloists & Chamber Groups
The Small Guild Hall, 19:30
Address: Amatu iela 3, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 18
Chamber Music Masterclass - Violin/Viola/Cello/Piano: "The wonders of string sound"
Alexandr Vinnitsky - Violin (Russia/Finland)
Michael Kugel - Viola (The Netherlands)
Raphael Wallfisch - Cello (Latvia)
Einar Steen-Nokleberg (Norway)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 16:30 - 18:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Student Concert at NVO nams, Riga - Soloists & Chamber Groups
Ieriķu iela 43A, Riga, LV 1084, Latvia
19:30-21:00
July 19
Piano Lecture-Recital: "Grieg & Norwegian Music" - Professor Einar Steen-Nokleberg (Norway)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Students Concert: Soloists & Chamber Groups
The Small Guild Hall, 20:00
Address: Amatu iela 3, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 20
Voice Lecture-Recital: "Vocal technique and bel canto repertoire - Success to auditions"
Professors Denia Mazzola Gavazzeni (Teatro Alla Scala) + Anna Shafajinskaia (Berliner Opera)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 12:00 - 13:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Woodwinds Lecture-Recital: "Benny Goodman & my musical journey" - Julian Milkis, Clarinet (Canada)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 20:00 - 21:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 21
Piano Master Class: Professor Graham Scott (United Kingdom)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 11:30 - 13:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Sightseeing trip to Jurmala, Riga and concert at Dubulti Lutheran church
Address: Baznīcas iela 13, Jūrmala, LV-2015, Latvia
14:00 - 20:00
July 22
Wayne Neo - Special Lecture for all musicians:
"Creating new neural pathways to overcome & unlearn performance anxiety".
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
Auditorium to be announced
15:00-16:00
George Gershwin International Music Competition - Pre-selection
All instruments, including voice
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT Chamber hall - 17:00-21:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 23
Chamber Music Lecture-Recital: "British Music Traditions: from Purcell to Britten"
Professors Raffael Wallfisch, Cello/Graham Scott, Piano
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Piano Lecture-Recital: "Spanish and Latin America Music"
Professor Juan Lago (Spain)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 17:30 - 18:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Piano Lecture-Recital: "My legacy in recordings/performance practice"
Professor Dmitri Bashkirov (Russia/Spain)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 20:00 - 21:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 24
Festival Closing Ceremony & Gala Kontsert: Students + Faculty
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
Lielā zāle - 19:00 - 21:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 25
Festival Concert Tour begins
10:00 - Bus trip to Palanga, Lithuania
15:00 - Free time: Palanga Sea Beach Rest
19:00 - Rehearsal
20:30 - Concert at Palanga Amber Museum
July 26
10:00 - Bus trip to Pärnu, Estonia
16:00 - Dinner/Free time
July 27
Morning - Free time, exploring Pärnu Sea Beach
14:00 - Rehearsal
16:00 - Concert at Main Hall - Pärnu Kuninga Tänava Põhikool
19:00 - Trip to Tallinn, Estonia - 2 1/2 hours
July 28
11:00 - Morning - Free time, walking tour around Tallinn
17:00 - Rehearsal
19:30 - Concert - White Hall at Mustpeade Maja (Small Hall of Tallinn Philharmony)
21:00 - Dinner & Rest
July 29
Festival Concert and sightseeing trip to Helsinki, Finland
8:00 - Meeting at the Tallinn Pier A
8:30 - Ferry trip to Helsinki overlooking the Baltic Sea
11:00 - Arrival to Helsinki, observation of the city - Domsky Cathedral & Sibelius Monument
13:30 - Rehearsal
14:30 - Final Gala Concert at Temppleaukio Church - Helsinki, Finland
Address: Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Festival Orientation ~ Welcome Party ~ Improvised Concert
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Main Hall, 19:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
July 11
Piano Masterclass - Professor Piotr Paleczny (Poland)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 16:30 - 18:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Festival Opening Concert - Professors & Students
St. Gertrude New Lutheran Church, 20:00
Address: Brīvības iela 119, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1001, Latvia
July 12
Violin Lecture: "Bach and his time" - Professor Albert Markov (USA)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 17:00 - 18:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Lecture-Recital: Russian-Music - Professor Pavel Nersessian
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Main Hall, 20:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
July 13
Lecture on At of Violin Playing: Professor Krzysztof Wegrzyn (Poland)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 17:00 - 18:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Lecture-Recital: Professor Albert Markov (USA)/Michael Bulychev-Okser, Piano (USA)
Rīgas Latviešu biedrība
Ligo Hall - 20:00-21:30
July 14
Lecture on Business of Music: "How to advance music career - Opinions & advice"
Speakers include: Michael Bulychev-Okser, Krzysztof Wegrzyn
Pierre Amoyal, Pascal Nemirovski, Pavel Nersessian, Anna Shafajinskaya
Piotr Paleczny, Alexander Vinnitsky
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Big Hall, 12:00 - 13:00
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Concert & Sightseeing trip: Zelmas maiznīcā/Zilais krusts - Evangeliski kristiga draudze
Unnamed Rd,, Lielvārdes lauku teritorija, LV-5070, Latvia
Maskavas iela 336, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1063, Latvia
14:00-22:00
July 15
Violin Lecture/Masterclass: Professor Pierre Amoyal (France)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Big Hall, 19:00 - 20:30
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
July 16
Voice Lecture: "How to audition to Opera Theaters - Secrets of Success"
Professor Anna Shafajinskaya (Canada)
Rīgas Mūzikas internātvidusskola, Small Hall, 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Kalnciema iela 160, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1046, Latvia
Students Concert: Soloists & Chamber Groups
Riga Cathedral - address to be announced
July 17
Violin Lecture: "Art of violin playing" with Felix & Irina Andrievsky
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Student Concert: Soloists & Chamber Groups
The Small Guild Hall, 19:30
Address: Amatu iela 3, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 18
Chamber Music Masterclass - Violin/Viola/Cello/Piano: "The wonders of string sound"
Alexandr Vinnitsky - Violin (Russia/Finland)
Michael Kugel - Viola (The Netherlands)
Raphael Wallfisch - Cello (Latvia)
Einar Steen-Nokleberg (Norway)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 16:30 - 18:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Student Concert at NVO nams, Riga - Soloists & Chamber Groups
Ieriķu iela 43A, Riga, LV 1084, Latvia
19:30-21:00
July 19
Piano Lecture-Recital: "Grieg & Norwegian Music" - Professor Einar Steen-Nokleberg (Norway)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Students Concert: Soloists & Chamber Groups
The Small Guild Hall, 20:00
Address: Amatu iela 3, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 20
Voice Lecture-Recital: "Vocal technique and bel canto repertoire - Success to auditions"
Professors Denia Mazzola Gavazzeni (Teatro Alla Scala) + Anna Shafajinskaia (Berliner Opera)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 12:00 - 13:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Woodwinds Lecture-Recital: "Benny Goodman & my musical journey" - Julian Milkis, Clarinet (Canada)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
120.klase - 20:00 - 21:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 21
Piano Master Class: Professor Graham Scott (United Kingdom)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 11:30 - 13:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Sightseeing trip to Jurmala, Riga and concert at Dubulti Lutheran church
Address: Baznīcas iela 13, Jūrmala, LV-2015, Latvia
14:00 - 20:00
July 22
Wayne Neo - Special Lecture for all musicians:
"Creating new neural pathways to overcome & unlearn performance anxiety".
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
Auditorium to be announced
15:00-16:00
George Gershwin International Music Competition - Pre-selection
All instruments, including voice
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT Chamber hall - 17:00-21:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 23
Chamber Music Lecture-Recital: "British Music Traditions: from Purcell to Britten"
Professors Raffael Wallfisch, Cello/Graham Scott, Piano
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 16:30 - 17:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Piano Lecture-Recital: "Spanish and Latin America Music"
Professor Juan Lago (Spain)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 17:30 - 18:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Piano Lecture-Recital: "My legacy in recordings/performance practice"
Professor Dmitri Bashkirov (Russia/Spain)
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
LMT kamerzāle - 20:00 - 21:30
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 24
Festival Closing Ceremony & Gala Kontsert: Students + Faculty
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
Lielā zāle - 19:00 - 21:00
Address: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
July 25
Festival Concert Tour begins
10:00 - Bus trip to Palanga, Lithuania
15:00 - Free time: Palanga Sea Beach Rest
19:00 - Rehearsal
20:30 - Concert at Palanga Amber Museum
July 26
10:00 - Bus trip to Pärnu, Estonia
16:00 - Dinner/Free time
July 27
Morning - Free time, exploring Pärnu Sea Beach
14:00 - Rehearsal
16:00 - Concert at Main Hall - Pärnu Kuninga Tänava Põhikool
19:00 - Trip to Tallinn, Estonia - 2 1/2 hours
July 28
11:00 - Morning - Free time, walking tour around Tallinn
17:00 - Rehearsal
19:30 - Concert - White Hall at Mustpeade Maja (Small Hall of Tallinn Philharmony)
21:00 - Dinner & Rest
July 29
Festival Concert and sightseeing trip to Helsinki, Finland
8:00 - Meeting at the Tallinn Pier A
8:30 - Ferry trip to Helsinki overlooking the Baltic Sea
11:00 - Arrival to Helsinki, observation of the city - Domsky Cathedral & Sibelius Monument
13:30 - Rehearsal
14:30 - Final Gala Concert at Temppleaukio Church - Helsinki, Finland
Address: Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland