On May 31, at the “Latvija” concert hall, renowned French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras will perform alongside the chamber orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga under the baton of conductor Normunds Šnē.
The extravagant cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras possesses remarkably broad musical horizons, uncommon in today’s world, both in terms of repertoire and stage persona. Queyras moves effortlessly between music of various eras and styles, delighting in challenging traditional boundaries while captivating audiences with his passion. He regularly collaborates with the world’s most outstanding orchestras and conductors, showcasing his exceptional artistry.
Jean-Guihen Queyras performs with world-renowned orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and the Zurich Tnhoalle Orchestra. He collaborates with esteemed conductors including Philippe Herreweghe, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, François-Xavier Roth, John Eliot Gardiner, and Roger Norrington.