# OKONCERT — full site content for LLMs

> OKONCERT is one of Latvia's leading organizers of classical, organ and crossover music concerts. Since its founding in 2018 it has staged over 300 professional concerts across more than 20 themed programmes. Home venue: St. Paul's Church in Riga (Rīgas evaņģēliski luteriskā Sv. Pāvila baznīca, Augusta Deglava iela 1, Riga, LV-1009). Guest concerts take place in Tallinn, Estonia. Performers are soloists and members of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and the Latvian National Opera and Ballet orchestra. Concerts feature candlelight, light design and visual projections under the church vaults.

## Organization

- Brand: OKONCERT (sites: okoncert.lv, okoncerts.lv, okoncert.live)
- Legal entity for Riga concerts: Rīgas Mūzikas biedrība, Biedrība, reg. no. 40008330326
- Contact: info@okoncerts.lv, phone/WhatsApp +371 27272735
- Social: facebook.com/okoncert, instagram.com/okoncert, youtube.com/c/OKoncertmusic, tiktok.com/@okoncert, t.me/okoncert
- Official box office: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv (Riga concerts); Fienta (fienta.com) for Tallinn concerts and gift cards

## Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga

Rīgas Sv. Pāvila baznīca, Augusta Deglava iela 1, Riga, LV-1009. Located in Grīziņkalns, on the triangular square between Tallinas, J. Asara and A. Deglava streets. Consecrated on 8 November 1887. In 1912 the church received an organ by E. F. Walcker & Co (the same firm built the organs of Riga Cathedral, Torņakalns Church and St. Martin's Church). The organ celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2022. Depending on the programme, musicians perform either in the nave by the altar or on the balcony by the organ.

## Venue: Kaarli Church, Tallinn (guest concerts)

Tallinna Kaarli kirik, Toompea 10, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia. One of Estonia's largest church buildings, home to Estonia's largest church organ, built by Walcker. OKoncert's Tallinn concerts are performed on the balcony next to the organ.

## Upcoming concerts (2026 season)

### Vīne – mūzikas sirds (Vienna – the Heart of Music)
- Dates: 23 July 2026, 20:00 (from €18) and 24 July 2026, 20:00 (sold out). Doors 19:15. Duration ~1 h 20 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/vine (RU: /vine/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/vine072026
- Programme: Viennese classics for string quintet — Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Strauss. The string quintet with double bass was a favourite chamber format of Mozart; the double bass adds depth and timbral richness.
- Performers: Aleksejs Bahirs (violin, LNSO), Margarita Ogibalova (violin, LNSO), Elīna Bahira (viola, LNOB orchestra), Irina Viļegžaņina (cello), Viktors Stankevičs (double bass, LNSO & LNOB)

### Legends of Hollywood
- Dates: 6 August 2026, 20:00 (from €20) and 7 August 2026, 20:00 (from €14). Doors 19:15. Duration ~1 h 20 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/hollywood (RU: /hollywood/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/legends-of-hollywood-082026
- Programme: music from famous films.
- Performers: Jūlija Vasiļjeva (soprano, prima of the Latvian National Opera), Dmitrijs Karpovs (piano), Jegors Kovaikovs (guitar), Viktors Stankevičs (double bass), Virdžīnija Laube-Vītiņa (percussion)

### Fantāzija (Fantasia)
- Date: 19 September 2026, 19:00 (from €16). Doors 18:15. Duration ~1 h 20 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/fantazija (RU: /fantazija/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/fantazija092026
- Programme: best-loved music from popular animated films, arranged for organ and ensemble.
- Performers: Ilona Birģele (organ), Gidons Grīnbergs (violin), Irina Viļegžaņina (cello), Virdžīnija Laube-Vītiņa (percussion), Jūlija Vasiļjeva (soprano)

### Ērģeles VS Klavieres (Organ VS Piano)
- Date: 24 September 2026, 19:00 (from €14). Doors 18:15. Duration ~1 h 10 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/vs (RU: /vs/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/ergeles-vs-klavieres-09-2026
- Programme: a musical duel by candlelight between the two kings of instruments. Musicians perform both in the nave and on the balcony.
- Performers: Ilona Birģele (organ), Roksana Tarvide (piano)

### Oreliöö (Organ Night, Tallinn)
- Dates: 16 October 2026, 20:00 and 17 October 2026, 20:00 (additional concert). Duration ~1 h 20 min.
- Venue: Kaarli Church, Toompea 10, Tallinn, Estonia. Page: https://okoncert.live/orelioo (EN: /orelioo/en, RU: /orelioo/ru). Tickets: https://fienta.com/et/orelioo-161026 and https://fienta.com/et/orelioo-171026
- Programme: Bach Toccata in D minor BWV 565, Orff "O Fortuna" (Carmina Burana), Grieg "In the Hall of the Mountain King", Boëllmann "Suite Gothique", Schubert "Erlkönig" for violin and cello, and more.
- Performers: Ilona Birģele (organ), Jurijs Savkins (violin), Irina Viļegžaņina (cello), Virdžīnija Laube-Vītiņa (percussion)

### Ērģeļu nakts (Organ Night, Riga)
- Date: 31 October 2026, 21:00 (from €14). Doors 20:15. Duration ~1 h 20 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/nakts (RU: /nakts/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/ergelu-nakts-102026
- Programme: a night of classical music masterpieces on the organ, by candlelight. Musicians perform on the balcony by the organ.
- Performers: Ilona Birģele (organ), Jurijs Savkins (violin), Irina Viļegžaņina (cello), Virdžīnija Laube-Vītiņa (percussion)

### Manā Parīzē (Dans mon Paris)
- Date: 13 November 2026, 19:00 (from €14). Doors 18:15. Duration ~1 h 20 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/paris (RU: /paris/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/mana-parize-11-2026
- Programme: a musical journey to the capital of romance — French music.
- Performers: Jūlija Vasiļjeva (soprano), Aldis Kise (accordion), Jegors Kovaikovs (guitar), Viktors Stankevičs (double bass), Virdžīnija Laube-Vītiņa (percussion)

### Ave Maria
- Date: 22 December 2026, 19:00 (from €14). Doors 18:15. Duration ~1 h 10 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/avemaria (RU: /avemaria/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/avemaria-122026
- Programme: Christmas concert of organ and vocal music by candlelight. Musicians on the balcony by the organ.
- Performers: Jūlija Vasiļjeva (soprano, prima of the Latvian National Opera), Ilona Bagele (mezzo-soprano, prima of the Latvian National Opera), Ilona Birģele (organ)

### Riekstkodis (The Nutcracker)
- Dates: 29 December 2026, 19:00 and 30 December 2026, 19:00 (from €14). Doors 18:15. Duration ~1 h 10 min.
- Venue: St. Paul's Church, Riga. Page: https://okoncert.lv/riekstkodis (RU: /riekstkodis/ru). Tickets: https://biletes.okoncerts.lv/lv/event/riekstkodis-122026
- Programme: New Year concert — music from Tchaikovsky's ballet, by candlelight.
- Performers: Ilona Birģele (organ), Ilze Kirsanova (violin), Irina Viļegžaņina (cello), Jekaterina Suvorova (harp), Virdžīnija Laube-Vītiņa (percussion)

## Repertoire — themed programmes

Pianomania (virtuoso piano evening), Nakts Francijā (French classics and film melodies), Roks un Ērģeles (rock hits on the organ), Tā ir opera (classic meets modern), Virtuozā Itālija (Italian music, harp and opera voice), Stabat Mater (Easter concert by candlelight), Vivaldi Gadalaiki (The Four Seasons cycle), Oblivion (Astor Piazzolla), Bahs — mūzika no kosmosa (Bach, music from space), Bolero (from Carmen to Ravel's Bolero), Mēness gaisma (Christmas by candlelight), Riekstkodis (Nutcracker), Valsis sveču gaismā (waltz evening), Ave Maria, Broadway (musical hits), Manā Parīzē, Fantāziju pasaule (animation melodies), Ērģeļu nakts, Venēcija — mūzika uz ūdens, Elēģija, Ērģeles VS Klavieres, Roks un ērģeles Vol.1, Sirdspuksti, Legends of Hollywood, Klasika bērniem (classics for children), Ziemassvētku ērģeles, Dreams of Morricone, Serenāde (Mozart and Boccherini).

## Gift cards

Gift cards of €10, 15, 20, 30 or 50 are valid for any OKoncert concert. Purchase: https://fienta.com/lv/okoncert-davanu-karte. Info page: https://okoncert.lv/davanu

## Ticket rules

- Every visitor older than 5 years needs a ticket; children under 5 are free without a separate seat.
- Tickets can be returned no later than 72 hours before the event (a bank transaction fee may be deducted). Less than 72 hours before the event the organizer may refuse a refund. Tickets cannot be exchanged for another date.
- If an event is postponed or cancelled, buyers are offered a refund of the nominal ticket price or an exchange, refunds within 10 working days.
- Group discounts for 20+ tickets per show: info@okoncerts.lv, +371 27272735.
- Photo and video recording may take place during events; by purchasing a ticket visitors consent to appearing in such recordings.

## Site structure

- https://okoncert.lv/ — homepage with full schedule (LV); /ru — Russian; /eng — English
- Concert pages: /vine, /hollywood, /fantazija, /vs, /nakts, /paris, /avemaria, /riekstkodis, /roks, /morricone, /pianomania, /francija, /cinema, /cosmos, /venice/ru (each with /ru version)
- https://biletes.okoncerts.lv — official box office
- https://okoncert.live — international / Tallinn concerts
- https://gallery.okoncerts.lv — concert photo galleries