Weekend Music: Four Guitars — Zemītis, Zitmanis, Akots, Kupčs — Jūrmala, November 29, 2026
Weekend Music: Four Guitars — Zemītis, Zitmanis, Akots, Kupčs — Jūrmala, November 29, 2026
On November 29, 2026, the Riga Guitar Quartet will perform at the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall. Classical guitarists Kaspars Zemītis, Kārlis Matīss Zitmanis, Miks Akots and Kristens Kupčs will perform on stage. The concert will be hosted by Jānis Ozols. The quartet was founded at the end of 2024. It brings together representatives of the new generation of classical guitarists with their teacher and experienced virtuoso Kaspars Zemītis. The programme includes Andrew York’s technically demanding piece “Quiccan”. The audience will also hear music created by the guitarists themselves. The programme features works by Enrique Granados, Zigmars Liepiņš and Emīls Dārziņš. Latvian folk songs and music from the musical “The Sound of Music” will also be performed. The concert is suitable for listeners who wish to discover the diverse colours of the classical guitar in a single afternoon.
What to expect at the event
The ensemble of four classical guitars will perform a diverse programme featuring Andrew York’s “Quiccan”, compositions by the guitarists themselves, works from the classical music repertoire, Latvian folk songs and melodies from the musical “The Sound of Music”.
Venue and time
The concert will take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall, 1 Turaidas Street, Jūrmala. The concert lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes without an intermission.
Tickets
The ticket price is 15.00 euros. Admission is free for children up to and including 7 years of age, provided they do not occupy a separate seat.
Important information for visitors
- The concert starts at 2:00 p.m.
- The programme lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes without an intermission.
- Free admission for children up to and including 7 years of age is provided without a separate seat.
Why attend
This is an opportunity to hear the Riga Guitar Quartet perform a programme that combines classical music repertoire with works by Latvian composers, folk songs and musical melodies. The concert centres on the diverse tonal colours of four guitars and the ensemble’s precise interplay.