Latvian Independence Day

Nov. 19, 2025
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We’re celebrating this year’s Latvian Independence Day by learning about composer Jāzeps Vītols who played a vital role in nurturing the musical culture of the newly independent country in the early 20th century.

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Ķeniņš - "Daina" ("Recit")

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