Name: Sacred Chord
Start: 2027-02-27
End: 2027-02-27
Location: UKARIA Cultural Centre

When

27 Feb

11am & 2:30pm

Where

UKARIA Cultural Centre

Access

Venue & access info here

Tickets

Adult

$99

Festival Friends

$84

Concession*

$79

Full-time student^

$50

Under 40**

$40

Transaction fees apply
* Pensioner, Health Care Card holder, MEAA/Actors’ Equity member. NOTE: Commonwealth Senior Health and Seniors Cards are ineligible for concession
** Limited capacity, ID required. If price not visible, allocation is exhausted.
^ ID required

Duration

1hr 45mins, incl. interval

Note

Please note, the 2:30pm performance is a repeat of the 11am performance.

Performed in Latin, English and Latvian. Texts and translations provided.
Texts and translations provided.

Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the program.

Latvia

Oscillating between individual and collective voices, this transcendent a cappella performance reimagines Bach’s sacred choral works as a contemporary mass. Artistic director Laura Jēkabsone’s 6 Psalms for 6 Voices celebrates each singer’s distinctive voice within a rich sonic tapestry. Sacred Chord is a profound exploration of devotion, beauty and sound, moving between contemplation and radiant splendour.

Latvian Voices

Be transported to ‘the land that sings’ in these three awe-inspiring programs from Latvian Voices.

This world-renowned ensemble of ethereal singers blends Latvian folk songs with exquisite, modern a cappella arrangements. Imbued with the rich musical heritage of Latvia – home to a 2027 Cultural Capital of the World, Liepāja – these luminous performances showcase that most inventive and profound of instruments: the human voice.

Latvian Voices will also be performing in Timeless and Moon and Stars.

"Technically impeccable and musically alive."
- Südkurier

“A magical evening of the most exquisite vocal artistry.”

Hamburg Association of Friends of Chamber Music

Latvian Voices is an acclaimed a cappella ensemble drawing on the rich choral heritage of Latvia, a country known as the “land that sings”. Led by composer and artistic director Laura Jēkabsone, the six-voice ensemble brings together Latvian and Baltic folk traditions, original compositions and contemporary a cappella arrangements. Since forming in 2009, Latvian Voices has performed in more than 35 countries, appearing at venues including the Elbphilharmonie, Berlin Konzerthaus, Leipzig Gewandhaus and Kennedy Center. Their performances combine beautifully crafted harmonies with warmth, playfulness and a deep connection to the singing traditions of their homeland.

Traditional German Melody (17th century) Text by St Francis of Assisi All Creatures of Our God and King
Laura Jēkabsone 6 Psalms for 6 Voices

Interval

Laura Jēkabsone Folk Mass
JS Bach arranged Laura Jēkabsone Bach Medley
(Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565; Cello Suite No. 1 in G major BWV 1007; Minuet in G major BWV Anh. 114; Jesus bleibet meine Freude from Cantata BWV 147; Prelude No. 2 in C minor BWV 847; Cantata BWV 140; Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 BWV 1048; Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 BWV 1068; Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 BWV 1067; Fugue No. 2 in C minor BWV 847)

Beāte Krūmiņa – soprano I

Laura Jēkabsone – soprano II

Zane Stafecka-Tene – soprano III

Paula Pērkone – alto I

Una Stade – alto II

Jānis Strazdiņs – bass

Image credits: Kaspars Teilāns

BUS SERVICES

Bus services from Adelaide are available for both performances of Latvian Voices: Sacred Chord at UKARIA Cultural Centre. Bus tickets are $20 per person, one way. Book your bus tickets via the link below.

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