Kopermolen is a Lutheran church with a history starting back in early 18th century (1737). Interesting fact is that at the time, the Lutheran Church was not widely recognised and in order to avoid any conflict or insult towards the State Church, it was decided that the resemblance with a church (from the outside), it should be as little as possible!

The title of cour concert series is inspired by the main piece in our program “Messa a Tre Voci d’Uomo'” by Monsignor Lorenzo Perosi. Perosi (1872-1956) was an Italian composer of sacred music and served at the post of Maestro Perpetuo della Capella Sistina (Perpetual Conductor if the Sistine Choir) in Rome. He kept this position for more than 50years until his death and his compositions are estimated to be around 3000-4000! He was highly admired by his contemporaries in the musical world such as Puccini, Mascagni, Debussy, Massenet, Toscanini and many others. Puccini is quoted once saying that “There is more music in Perosi’s head than in mine and Mascagni’s together”.

The rest of our program includes solo pieces for male voices by Mascagni, Händel, Fauré and others, as well as organ solos.

Tenor: Raimonds Linājs
Baritone: Roger Deckers
Bass-Baritone: Galen Dole
Musical Direction and Organ: Alexandros Kavvadas

We are looking forward seeing you all there!