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LUPO in Kaunas and Vilnius

On September 28 and 29, the University of Latvia  Wind band  together with the wonderful soloists Samanta Rauza (alto saxophone) and Jānis Rinkulis (cello) will give concerts in Kaunas and Vilnius a week later.

The brass band of Vilnus Broniaus Jonušo Music School will also play music at the concerts, under the direction of Rimantas Valančauskas.

 

28.09. – The concert in Kaunas will be held at Kaunas St. in the Archangel Michael’s Church (Kauno Šv. arkangelo Mykolo bačinchia) at 14.00

29.09 – In Vilnius, the orchestra will perform in the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Vilnius Švč. Mergelės Marijos Nekaltojo Prasidejimo baščinchia) at 18.00

Entrance to the concerts is free.

Kviečiame į koncertus!

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University of Latvia wind band has started its 16th season.

01.09.2024. University of Latvia wind band, like every year, started its new season by participating in the biggest student festival of the University of Latvia “Aristotelis”.

But already on 03.09. we held the first rehearsal, starting preparations for everything planned for this season. See you at the concerts!

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ECWO 2024


On May 25, the Fourth European Championship for Orchestras took place. This year it was held in Oslo, Norway.

 

The University of Latvia Wind Band scored 88 points in the competition.

Even though we came seventh out of seven, it was an honor to play on the stage of the Oslo Concert Hall and be among one of the best European orchestras.

 Competition results
Competition recording

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LUPO achievements in Estonia

On April 20, the Estonian brass band competition 2024 (Eesti Puhkpilliorkestrite Turniir 2024) took place in Tallinn (Estonia).

University of Latvia Wind Band took part in the E group – the highest level of difficulty.

LUPO won the 1st place and the Grand Prix, as well as the Diploma for the best performance of the compulsory piece.

LU Culture Center’s article about achievements: kultura.lu.lv
Contest results: puhkpy.ee

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University of Latvia Wind Band in Tallinn!

On April 20th Estonian brass band competition will be held in Tallinn. Several wind bands from different countries participate in it, including the University of Latvia Wind Band(LUPO). LUPO will participate in E group (Group E starts performing at 17:40) and will also perform before the award ceremony (at 19:40).

Information about the competition: here