Saxophonist Raivo Stašans Anniversary Concert “Romantic Solo for Saxophone”

The charming saxophonist Raivo Stašans invites listeners to his anniversary concert “Romantic Solo for Saxophone” on February 14, 2027, which will take place in the Ziedonis Hall of the National Library of Latvia. The concert starts at 3:00 p.m.

The concert will feature not only Raivo’s musical colleagues - Zintis Žvarts (saxophone), Lauris Amantovs (trombone), Oskars Kurdeko (percussion), Gaitis Lazdāns (keyboards), and Gatis Ivans (guitar), but also special guests - singers Maija Lūsēna and Inese Nereta, as well as musician Kaspars Markševics.

“The saxophone is the most romantic instrument in the world. That is why, at my anniversary concert ‘Romantic Solo for Saxophone,’ I want to give the audience an evening without any rush, only music and feelings. It will be my love letter to music, the stage, and the people who have been by my side and supported me all these years. See you at the concert!” says Raivo Stašans, inviting everyone to the upcoming concert.

The concert program includes pieces specially selected for this romantic day, both from Raivo’s 2024 solo album “Romantic Solo for Sax,” which brings together ten original compositions, and world-famous hits as well as popular works by Latvian composers: music by Maestro Raimonds Pauls from the film “The Long Road in the Dunes”; compositions by Gaits Lazdāns - “Romantic Solo for Saxophone,” “Again,” “Star and Night”; George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” James Brown’s “I Feel Good,” and others.