Italian Film Music Live – Riga, October 17, 2026
Italian Film Music Live – Riga, October 17, 2026
Italian Film Music Live invites you to an evening of Italian film music in Riga on October 17, 2026. The concert will take place at MASA cultural bar. It is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. The programme will be performed by a new-generation jazz quintet. The evening will focus on music from popular Italian films of the 1960s and 1970s. Special attention will be given to the work of Piero Piccioni and Lelio Luttazzi. This concert will suit lovers of jazz and film music. It will offer an opportunity to hear film melodies performed by a live ensemble. In Italian film music, jazz meets lounge, bossa nova, funk and orchestral influences. The programme will therefore feature elegant, rhythmic and cinematic soundscapes. The concert will include music from the films “Camille 2000” and “Amore mio aiutami”. The programme will also feature themes from “Colpo Rovente” and “Anna Karenina”. The audience will also hear music inspired by other works of Italian cinema. Alongside these, compositions from “Quelle strane occasioni”, “La Matriarca”, “Femina Ridens” and “A Virgem de Saint Tropez” will be performed. The storytelling of film music will merge with vivid melodies, groove, jazz harmonies and opportunities for improvisation. Sophus Bech will play saxophone. Jēkabs Reinis will perform the trumpet part, while Agnese Muste will play piano. The quintet’s rhythmic foundation will be provided by Nils Valkiainens on double bass and Reinis Zariņš on drums. Ticket prices range from 22 to 98 euros. Children up to 12 years old may enter free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat.
What to expect at the event in October 2026
In the Italian Film Music Live programme, the aesthetics of Italian film soundtracks will be explored through the performance of a jazz ensemble. Alongside familiar melodies, rhythm, harmonic variety and improvisation will play an important role in the concert. It will be an opportunity to experience cinematic atmosphere, the lightness of lounge, the flow of bossa nova, the energy of funk and the freedom of jazz all in one evening.
Venue and time in October 2026
The concert will take place on October 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at MASA cultural bar, 67 Elizabetes Street, Riga. The venue will open to visitors at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets in October 2026
Ticket prices range from 22 to 98 euros. Children up to 12 years old may enter free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat.
Important information for visitors in October 2026
- Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; the concert begins at 8:00 p.m.
- The event lasts approximately two hours.
- There is no age restriction for the event.
- The event languages are Latvian and English.
- Venue: MASA cultural bar, 67 Elizabetes Street, Riga.
- The venue is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Why attend in October 2026
Italian Film Music Live will be a tasteful choice for those who want to discover Italian film music beyond the usual context of watching films. The quintet’s live sound will allow listeners to appreciate the nuances of melody, rhythm and improvisation that make this era so special. The concert promises a focused, atmospheric evening in Riga’s jazz scene.