The world-famous Latvian violinist Roberts Balanas invites you to a special solo concert on the 30th floor of Zunda Towers, where the audience will have the opportunity to enjoy a musical evening in a special and exclusive atmosphere.
Roberts Balanas is a musician who confidently combines the traditions of classical music with a modern sound, expanding the ideas of what can be done with a single violin. In addition to interpretations inspired by classical music, his concert programs also include pieces of popular music that take on a completely new sound.
At the December 16 concert in Riga, Robert's arrangements will be heard - from pieces inspired by medieval music and his own compositions to new interpretations of Radiohead and Coldplay hits. It will be an opportunity to experience the violin beyond the usual limits - with virtuosity, freedom of improvisation and emotional intensity.
The year 2026 for Robert Balanas was saturated with performances in important European concert venues. He has performed in Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Barcelona's Palau de la Música Catalana, London's LSO St Luke's and other concert venues, collaborated with Staatsorchester Kassel in Germany, Jove Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona in Spain, Fidelio Orchestra in Great Britain and other ensembles.
With his original and radical arrangements for solo violin, Roberts Balanas has gained millions of views on social networks and has become one of the most internationally recognized Latvian musicians. His violin virtuosity has also been praised by such world music names as Elton John and Jacob Collier, as well as members of the Pink Floyd and Vulfpeck groups.
Robert studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he received the rector's award and the academy's 200th anniversary scholarship. Already at the age of 16, he made his debut at London's Royal Festival Hall and Wigmore Hall. In 2022, Robert was named BBC Radio 1's Official Violinist and has also appeared regularly on Classic FM, BBC Radio 3 and Scala Radio.
