On 14 February 2027, the concert program “Tangled in Love” will be heard at the Limbaži Culture House, and on 8 March at the VEF Culture Palace in Riga. In songs dedicated to love, Ineta Rudzīte, Elza Rudzīte, Roberto Meloni, Žoržs Siksna, Varis Vētra, Guntis Veits and Andris Zunde will come together, while singer Olga Rajecka will also take part in the Riga concert. The artists will be accompanied by the group “ArMaestro” under the direction of Anatolijs Livča.
The concert program began in Valmiera, where it was first performed on Valentine’s Day in 2026. The concert received excellent reviews, standing ovations and audience requests for an encore, so in 2027 the program will return to audiences in Limbaži and Riga.
“Love is one soul living in two bodies,” says a thought attributed to Aristotle. It reminds us of spiritual closeness, trust and emotional unity, feelings that the concert will reveal through artists of different generations and musical styles.
“Tangled in Love” will be a musical journey into the world of romance: the program will weave together popular love ballads in Latvian and Italian, French chansons and melodies well known to audiences: “Just Give Me a Kiss,” “The Girl with Calla Lilies,” “For Not Meeting,” “Genoveva,” “Nothing Can Be Known for Sure,” “Foolish Heart” and others. It will also be a journey through time, through melodies that for decades have told of the fragility and power of love.
What do the concert participants themselves think about love? Each has their own answer, from a very short insight to reflections on relationships, family and human temperament.
Singer Ineta Rudzīte admits: “What can I really say about love? I’m not sure there is one specific answer to this question, because love has so many different forms! Love can be for children, parents, a loved one, and of course for one’s homeland. Romantic love, in my opinion, is accepting and present, when you are together with your other half, even in difficult moments in life, when things are not easy. It is an invisible, lasting feeling that connects two people and helps them overcome all difficulties. Love cannot be confused with anything else.”
Actor Varis Vētra: “Love is when things are good, very good!”
Musician Roberto Meloni: “Love is something beyond this world, something that cannot be explained in words. It is a special feeling that lifts you up and makes you feel better. A loving person looks at life more simply, handles problems better, and is able to enjoy every moment of life more fully. To love and feel loved makes me stronger, more valuable and more responsible, both toward myself and toward my actions, deeds and words. Love truly is the most beautiful discovery and achievement of my life.
Speaking about the differences in love between Italians and Latvians, it seems to me that temperament really makes some adjustments. Italians express their feelings and passions more freely and openly, while Latvians are often shy or do not know how to ‘burn’ so brightly. Unlike in Italy, in Latvia the head, or reason, rules more than the heart, and therefore many Latvians try not to show their emotions too much.”
Žoržs Siksna: “Love is complete happiness!”
Guntis Veits: “Many different people have spoken about the topic of love over time, and I will not come up with or say anything new. So I’d rather focus on the things I think I can do best - I will sing some popular Maestro Raimonds Pauls songs about love that are beloved by the people. So let us hear “The Girl with Calla Lilies,” “Then, When We Fall in Love,” “My Little Rose, in the Nettle Garden” and other exciting love ballads!”
Andris Zunde: “My love is my family and my Latvia. Sorry that it sounds the way it sounds, but I can’t do anything about that. It’s honest.”
See you at the concerts on 14 February in Limbaži and 8 March in Riga
