Reinis Zariņš: Face to Face with Crumb and Rzewski – Riga, November 15, 2026

Reinis Zariņš: Face to Face with Crumb and Rzewski – Riga, November 15, 2026

On November 15, 2026, pianist Reinis Zariņš will perform at Hanzas perons in Riga. The concert is part of the Sunday piano music series at Hanzas perons. The programme will bring together the music of two American composers – George Crumb and Frederic Rzewski. Reinis Zariņš will perform a selection from the first two volumes of George Crumb’s “Makrokosmos” cycle. These volumes were written in 1972 and 1973. The second part of the concert will feature Frederic Rzewski’s work for speaking pianist, “De Profundis”. The piece was composed in 1992. In this programme, the pianist will use his voice in front of an audience for the first time, performing the vocal parts included in the scores. This promises a multilayered evening of piano music, combining instrumental performance with voice. The concert may be of particular interest to listeners of contemporary and 20th-century piano music. The evening offers an opportunity to hear Reinis Zariņš’s interpretation in an unusual programme.

What to Expect at the Event

For the first time, Reinis Zariņš will come face to face with the work of George Crumb and Frederic Rzewski in a single concert programme. Listeners will hear a selection from the first two volumes of Crumb’s “Makrokosmos”, as well as Rzewski’s “De Profundis” – a work for speaking pianist. Alongside the piano performance, the vocal parts will also have an important role in the programme.

Venue and Time

The concert will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Hanzas perons, Hanzas iela 16A, Riga. Doors open to visitors at 4:00 p.m., and the concert is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets

Ticket prices start at EUR 30. The first 30 tickets are available for EUR 30, and the ticket price will increase as the concert approaches. A limited number of seats are available for sale.

Important Information for Visitors

• Visitors will not be admitted to the hall after the concert has started.
• Entry to the event is from 4:00 p.m.
• The concert will take place at Hanzas perons, Hanzas iela 16A, Riga.

Why Attend

This is a rare opportunity to hear the contrasting musical worlds of George Crumb and Frederic Rzewski in a single evening, performed by Reinis Zariņš. The programme’s special character comes from the combination of piano music and voice, allowing audiences to experience the pianist performing vocal parts as well.