# Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble

> Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble – 10 recordings on Ondine. The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra is one of the cornerstones of Latvian…

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/latvian-national-symphony-orchestra

- **Role:** Ensemble

## Biography

The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra is one of the cornerstones of Latvian national culture, its history spans almost a century. The LNSO is a six-time winner of the Latvian Grand Music Award. Since 2013, the music director of the LNSO is maestro Andris Poga, a conductor sought after by top orchestras from around the world.

The orchestra’s most notable former music directors include Jānis Mediņš, Leonīds Vīgners, Edgars Tons, Vassily Sinaisky, Olari Elts, and Karel Mark Chichon.

The orchestra has participated in music festivals in France, Germany and Switzerland as well as the Bratislava Music Festival. On its most recent tours the LNSO teamed up with world-renowned soloists such as Latvian violinist Baiba Skride, cellist Alexander Knyazev, pianists Nicholas Angelich, Boris Berezovsky, Lukas Geniušas and Lucas Debargue.

## Discography on Ondine (10)

- [Arturs Maskats: Accordion Concerto · Tango · Cantus Diatonicus · "My River runs to thee..."](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1419-2.md): Ksenija Sidorova, accordion · Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Andris Poga, conductor (ODE 1419-2, 2023)
- [Talivaldis Kenins: Symphonies Nos. 2, 3 & 7](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1401-2.md): Tommaso Pratola, flute · Egils Upatnieks, oboe · Mārtiņš Circenis, clarinet · Zanda Švede, mezzo-soprano · Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Andris Poga (ODE 1401-2, 2022)
- [Baltic Sounds: (Digital album)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1395-2.md): Various (ODE 1395-2, 2021)
- [Talivaldis Kenins: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 8 · Aria](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1388-2.md): Iveta Apkalna, organ · Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Andris Poga, conductor (ODE 1388-2, 2022)
- [Peteris Vasks: Oboe Concerto · Vestijums · Lauda](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1355-2.md): Albrecht Mayer, oboe · Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Andris Poga, conductor (ODE 1355-2, 2021)
- [Talivaldis Kenins: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6 · Canzona Sonata](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1354-2.md): Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Guntis Kuzma, conductor · Santa Vizine, viola (ODE 1354-2, 2021)
- [Talivaldis Kenins: Concerto di camera No. 1 · Concerto for Piano · Symphony No. 1](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1350-2.md): Agnese Eglina, piano · Tommaso Pratola, flute · Martins Circenis, clarinet · Edgars Saksons, pecussion · Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Andris Poga, conductor · Guntis Kuzma, conductor (ODE 1350-2, 2020)
- [Elina Garanca: Arie Favorite](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-969-2.md): Elina Garanca, mezzo-soprano (ODE 969-2, 2001)
- [Opera Gala: Famous arias featuring · Karita Mattila · Elina Garanca · Soile Isokoski · Juha Uusitalo · Tommi Hakala · Jorma Hynninen](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1139-2f.md): Soile Isokoski, soprano · Karita Mattila, soprano · Elina Garanca, mezzo-soprano · Jorma Hynninen, baritone · Tommi Hakala, baritone · Juha Uusitalo, bass-baritone · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor · Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · Estonian Symphony Orchestra · Eri Klas, conductor · Tapiola Sinfonietta · Latvian National Symphony Orchestra · Alexandrs Vilumanis, conductor (ODE 1139-2F, 2008)
- [Mozart Jubileum](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1078-2.md): Pekka Kuusisto (ODE 1078-2, 2006)

## Links

- [Official Website](http://www.music.lv/orchestra/)