Viena Balsi (from One Voice)

About Viena Balsi (from One Voice)

The very goal of this project is to enable European and Worldwide audience to discover Latvian Composers, and how music in Latvia is also a form of life, deeply rooted in the culture and the practices.There's no better way than giving a voice to the ones who make music alive : composers, performers, conductors. The One voice of each individuals and the One Voice of a Culture, united and diverse at the same time. Žils Deless-Vēliņš is not only the anchor and interviewer. He also manage sound, lights, cameras, montage and color grading of this project. Māra Delesa-Vēliņa ensure translation and essential support. Due to this heavy workload, your help and support are much appreciated. Support us on paypal.me/vienabalsi Introduction music composed by Žils Deless-Vēliņš Asari vocal ensemble directed by Artūrs Oskars Mitrevics Soprano Laura Štoma Altos Māra Delesa-Vēlina, Agnese Osīte-Slava, Ilze Ārniece Bass Oskars Krūklis, Artūrs Oskars Mitrevics ▶ COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER ◀ All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.

Publisher

Žils Deless-Vēliņš

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Dec 2022

Latest episode

2 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2025

   Oksana Nikitiuk - Singer, choir conductor, musicologist

   🌟 🇺🇦Oksana Nikitiuk: A Ukrainian Voice in Latvia 🎵 Ukrainian singer, musicologist, and choir conductor Oksana Nikitiuk shares her musical journey between Ukrainian traditions and Latvian experience. Having arrived in Latvia due to the war, she continues her passion for choral singing. In this interview, Oksana discusses her deep love for Ukrainian traditional songs and Orthodox singing, while exploring the differences between Ukrainian and Latvian choral styles. She also addresses important topics such as cultural identity, language learning, and the political dimension of music in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. A touching testimony about preserving musical traditions and building bridges between cultures, where her conviction that "culture is also political" resonates alongside her commitment to her country of origin while integrating into her host country. Youtube Version of the Interview (https://youtu.be/hRRp9DUiJVg)

2. 

   8 Mar 2025

   Rihards Zalupe Composer - Flow

   Latvian composer Rihards Zalupe discusses his captivating musical world and innovative compositions for the animated film "Flow" and "Sauciens Veja," highlighting his artistic partnership and unique approach to film music in this interview.

3. 

   4 Mar 2025

   Evija Skuke - Composer

   Composer Evija Skuke discusses her creative process and diverse influences in composing for chamber ensembles, choral music, and symphonic works in this interview.

4. 

   25 Feb 2025

   Maija Einfelde - Latvian Composer in the time of USSR - ENGLISH version

   Latvian composer Maija Einfelde discusses her musical journey and the challenges she faced in the USSR in an interview with Žils Deless-Vēliņš.

5. 

   21 Apr 2023

   Kaspars Ādamsons - Conductor

   Conductor Kaspars Ādamsons discusses his musical journey, conducting choirs and orchestras, and the complexities of leading large ensembles in an interview.

6. 

   4 Mar 2023

   Andris Dzenītis Composer

   Composer Andris Dzenītis discusses his inventive approach to music, exploring contrasts and sound layers while reflecting on his musical journey in this interview.

7. 

   25 Feb 2023

   Peteris Vasks - Composer - #vienabalsi ENGLISH version

   Composer Peteris Vasks discusses his life, trajectory, and significant compositions that mark milestones in Latvian contemporary classical music, offering insights into his faith-imbued work in this interview.

8. 

   2 Jan 2023

   Reinis Zarins Interview - Pianist #vienabalsi

   Latvian pianist Reinis Zariņš discusses his passion for crafting conceptual programs that encourage interaction between music, philosophy, history, and theology in this interview with Žils Deless-Vēliņš.

9. 

   18 Dec 2022

   Viena Balsi Teaser Season 1

   Žils Deless-Vēliņš and Māra Delesa-Vēliņa explore the significance of Latvian culture, composers, and performers, revealing diverse perspectives and underlying unity.

10. 

    8 Dec 2022

    Gundega Smite Interview - Composer #vienabalsi

    Gundega Smite, an internationally acclaimed composer, discusses her collaborations with various choirs and ensembles and her work as a lecturer at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Music Academy in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Viena Balsi (from One Voice)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rihards Zalupe
• Evija Skuke
• Maija Einfelde
• Kaspars Ādamsons
• Andris Dzenītis

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 2 / 100

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Quality

4

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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