Arvo Pärt. St. John's Passion

On April 3, 2026, the concert hall “Latvija” will perform Arvo Pärt’s “St. John’s Passion” – one of the most remarkable musical works of the 20th century. An ascetic and meditative story about the last journey of Christ. Arvo Pärt’s music is the art of presence and silence. A performance of St. John’s Passion in the concert hall “Latvija” with a special line-up of performers and internationally renowned conductor Krist Auderi will be one of the unique events of 2026.

Participates
Krista Audere, conductor
Edgars Ošleja, bass
Martin Klishans, tenor
Jānis Kurševs, baritone
Christopher Walsh Sinka, tenor
Darta Paldiņa, viola
Agnese Pauniņa, soprano
Peter Ozolins, cello
Gidon Grīnbergs, violin
Peter Endzelis, oboe
Jānis Semjonovs, bassoon
Jānis Pelše, organ
Ventspils Festival Choir
Riga Project Choir

In the program
Arvo Pert "Passion of St. John" (Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem)

The concert is organized by Ltd. “Kurzeme Philharmonic” with the support of Ventspils City Municipality and the State Cultural Capital Foundation.