“Thank You for the Music” Concert Programme – Jelgava, November 13, 2026

“Thank You for the Music” Concert Programme – Jelgava, November 13, 2026

The “Thank You for the Music” concert programme on November 13, 2026, invites audiences in Jelgava to experience an encounter between jazz, choral music and a soloist’s voice. Junior BigBand, led by Raitis Ašmanis, will perform on stage. Soloist Ieva Kerevica will take part in the concert. The mixed choir “Zemgale”, led by Guntis Pavilons, will perform alongside the musicians. The programme will combine the energy of big band instruments, the soloist’s voice and the choir’s polyphony. The choir will be an independent musical element of the concert, with its sound intertwining with the big band and soloist. Listeners will hear jazz standards, beloved melodies and widely known compositions. The second part of the concert will feature “Circle of Life”, “Sway”, “Lai taure skan”, “Thank You for the Music” and “Ob-La-Di”. The evening will be hosted by Jasmīna Treija and Renārs Beķeris. This is an opportunity to hear the combined sound of different musical ensembles in a single concert. The programme will suit listeners who want to enjoy familiar melodies in new interpretations.

What to Expect at the Event

Junior BigBand, Ieva Kerevica and the mixed choir “Zemgale” will perform at the concert. The programme includes jazz standards, beloved melodies and well-known compositions, while the second part will also feature “Circle of Life”, “Sway”, “Lai taure skan”, “Thank You for the Music” and “Ob-La-Di”.

Venue and Time

The concert will take place on November 13, 2026, at 19:00 in the Great Hall of Jelgava Culture House, Krišjāņa Barona Street 6, Jelgava.

Tickets

Ticket prices range from 10 to 15 euros.

Important Information for Visitors

• The evening will be hosted by Jasmīna Treija and Renārs Beķeris.
• Ieva Kerevica will perform as the soloist.

Why Attend

“Thank You for the Music” offers a diverse concert experience in which the jazz sounds of a big band meet the soloist’s voice and the choir’s polyphony. It is an opportunity to hear both jazz repertoire and well-known melodies in a shared and specially created programme.