Brahms, Dvořák

Join us on a musical journey through life, beginning with the fiery emotion of youth and moving toward the wisdom and quiet joy of maturity.

We start with Johannes Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1, written when he was just 25. It is music of raw intensity and deep feeling, with stormy outbursts, moments of quiet reflection, and passages where the piano seems to hold an entire universe.

Then comes Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a work that shines with optimism. Inspired by birdsong, the forests of Bohemia, and lively folk dances, it celebrates the beauty of the world around us. Even when drama appears, the music always returns to warmth and joy.

Together, Brahms and Dvořák balance depth with delight, creating music that stirs the soul and lifts the spirit. We hope it stays with you long after the final note.

With the Support of: Osokins Freedom Festival for Ukraine; Foundation “Osokinu Fonds”

Latvian classical concert pianist, a laureate of the world’s most prominent piano competitions, Andejs Osokins is described by critics as impeccably stylish, praised for his powerful intellect and charisma, wide expressive sound palette, notably convincing in many different styles of music. His musical performances and recordings have been widely acclaimed by both critics and audiences alike, establishing him as a highly respected artistacross Europe and beyond. Mr. Osokins is the founder and artistic director of the annual “Osokins Freedom Festival” in Latvia, an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in London and Fellow of Trinity college of music (FTCM) in London. Additionally, in 2024, he established the “Osokins Foundation”, through which he and his team actively organize various support campaigns for Ukraine, as well as events for emerging musicians in both Latvia and Ukraine. In 2008 Mr. Osokins was awarded with “The Great Music Award”,which is the highest form of state recognition in the field of music in Latvia. In 2023, Andrejs Osokins was awarded the highest Latvian state award – the Order of the Three Stars – for the organization of charity activities and his highly active concert career.