Christmas Festival: Rīga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir “Joy to the World” – Jūrmala, December 27, 2026
Christmas Festival: Rīga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir “Joy to the World” – Jūrmala, December 27, 2026
The concert by the Rīga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir, “Joy to the World”, will take place in the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall. The concert is part of the Christmas Festival programme. The Rīga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir will perform under the direction of conductor Una Stade. The choir’s sound brings together the traditions of gospel music, Latvian popular music and international popular music. The ensemble was founded in 2018. Its artistic direction is shaped by conductor and head of the Musical Theatre Department Una Stade. The choir has established itself both in Latvia and internationally. It is a laureate of several competitions. In 2019 and 2023, the choir won first place and the Grand Prix at the “Lauluragin” popular and jazz music competition in Estonia. At the end of 2024, the choir’s performance of the song “Worth” became a finalist in the gospel music category of a US music composition competition. The ensemble has also won the Grand Prix at the 9th International Baltic Sea Choir Competition. This concert is suitable for listeners who would like to hear energetic and diverse choral music during the Christmas season.
What to expect at the event
The programme will feature a performance by the Rīga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir, combining the gospel tradition with the sound of Latvian and international popular music. The concert will be conducted by Una Stade.
Venue and time
The concert will take place on December 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall, Turaidas iela 1, Jūrmala.
Tickets
Ticket prices range from 15.00 to 25.00 euros.
Important information for visitors
- The event starts at 5:00 p.m.
- The venue is the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall in Jūrmala.
- The Rīga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir will perform under the direction of conductor Una Stade.
Why attend
“Joy to the World” offers a festive atmosphere through the expressiveness of gospel music and the energy of a youthful choir. The concert provides an opportunity to hear an ensemble with notable success in international competitions in the setting of the Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall.