{"id":3157,"date":"2020-12-21T21:04:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T21:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alausa.org\/?post_type=news&p=3157"},"modified":"2021-01-04T16:58:21","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T16:58:21","slug":"christmas-gifts-from-latvians-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/alausa.org\/en\/aktualitates\/christmas-gifts-from-latvians-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas gifts from Latvians in the U.S.!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In cooperation with Latvian choirs and artists from all over the U.S., we have prepared a Christmas gift for everyone to enjoy. Visit the U.S. map below to listen to uplifting songs and talented performances from artists in several different states.<\/p>\n

This year, for many it is not possible to meet in person with loved ones at Christmastime, but we hope that this map of holiday melodies will bring you a sense of community and Christmas joy!<\/p>\n\n

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Program<\/h2>\n

(in alphabetical order, by state)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Northern California Latvian Choir (CA)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Northern California Latvian Choir, directed by K\u0101rlis Veilands, offers “What Child is This?”<\/strong>, words by V.K. Diksa, translated by I. Gaide.<\/p>\n

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Aleksandrs Fitzgerald (IL)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Chicago Kr. Barona Latvian school 7.B class student Aleksandrs Fitzgerald at the piano.<\/p>\n

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Chicago Stari\u0146a School (IL)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Gingerbread dances at the Chicago Stari\u0146a School, we invite you to dance along!<\/p>\n

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Ren\u0101rs \u0160teinbahs and Samanta \u0160teinbaha (IN)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Ren\u0101rs \u0160teinbahs and Samanta \u0160teinbaha from Indianapolis spread joy with their piano duet – Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, <\/strong>arrangement by Michael Edwards.<\/p>\n

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Aija R\u0113\u0137e (MA)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Violinist Aija R\u0113\u0137e from Bostonas offers her arrangement of the Christmas song, “Silent Night”<\/strong>, as well as A. Corelli’s work, “Sonata Op. 5, No. 1, Part 1″<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Andra Voldi\u0146a Dix and Laila Dix (MA)\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Enjoy the beautiful violin piece, Raimonds Pauls’\u00a0“Dziesma nenosalst”<\/strong>, played by Laila Dix with her mother, Andra Voldi\u0146a Dix, from Boston.<\/p>\n

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Boston Latvian Choir (MA) <\/a><\/h3>\n

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The Boston Latvian Choir spent December recording this album in unusual circumstances – everyone individually, all at home! All together 32 singers and 6 instrumentalists recorded 12 songs using technology, that enabled 500 separate recordings to be assembled into one album! Lots of work, but a joyful result – the Boston Latvian Choir has released its first result!<\/p>\n

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Boston Latvian School (MA) <\/a><\/h3>\n

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Boston Latvian School students participate in a clever and interesting Christmas play by Andra Bowdith – “Christmas News”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Washington, DC Church School Virtual Choir (MD, VA)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Little Drummer Boy<\/a>\u00a0– <\/b>sung by students, graduates, parents, and employees of the Washington, DC Latvian school. Original words and music by Harry Simeone, Katherine K. Davis, and Henry Onorati, translated by Nikol\u0101js Kalni\u0146\u0161. Directed by Krist\u012bna \u0136ilpe.<\/div>\n
Es skaistu roz\u012bt’ zinu<\/a> – unknown author, arranged by Carl Ludwig Kaehlbrandt. Vocals: L\u012bva Bl\u016bma un Krist\u012bna \u0136ilpe. Piano: L\u012bva Bluma.<\/div>\n
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Andrejs Jansons and Selga Jansone (MI)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Selga Jansone sings a beautiful song composed by her grandfather Andrejs Jansons, “Nakti bira zelta rasa”<\/strong>. Andrejs Jansons at the kokle. Words by Teodors Zeiferts.<\/p>\n

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Minneapolis-St. Paul Latvian Church Choir (MN)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Minneapolis-St. Paul Latvian Church Choir performs the song “There Blooms a Rose in Bethlehem.”<\/strong> Directed by Guna Kalm\u012bte Skuji\u0146a. Words by Edgara Virzi\u0146a, composed by H.J. Gauntlett, arranged by A.H. Mann.<\/p>\n

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Elisa Steele (MO)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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We invite you to listen to the Christmas song “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”<\/strong>, sung by Elisa Steele (St. Louis)- 16th century song, K. L. K\u0113lbranta translation.<\/p>\n

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Anete Adams, Agnese Linarte, and Ilona Kudi\u0146a (NH, MA)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Enjoy a holiday performance from sisters Anete Adams and Agnese Linarte (Fitzwilliam, NH and Bostona, MA) – the song “Silent Night”<\/strong> (Franz Gruber), organ accompaniment by Ilona Kudi\u0146a (Bostona, MA) .<\/p>\n

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New Jersey Latvian School (NJ)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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New Jersey Latvian School students send holiday cheer with a song and Christmas concert!<\/p>\n

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Pante\u013cu Family (NJ)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Also from New Jersey – “O Little Town of Bethlethem”<\/strong>, performed by the Pante\u013cu family.<\/p>\n

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Arta J\u0113kabsone (NY)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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“Silent Night”<\/strong> gains new meaning in Arta J\u0113kabsone’s interpretation. \u00a0This recording is from The Jazz Gallery Lockdown Session<\/em> concert on December 19, 2020.<\/p>\n

One of Arta’s favorite methods is to arrange new variations of Latvian folk songs, which she has been doing since childhood. Here is just one example, “The Silver Rain Fell”<\/strong>. This recording is from The Jazz Gallery Lockdown Session<\/em> concert on December 19, 2020.<\/p>\n

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Arta J\u0113kabsone & Una Tone (NY)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Arta and Una invite listeners to experience their new compositions about one of the coldest, yet most heartwarming seasons – Winter! You will hear two songs, “Close to You”<\/strong>\u00a0 and “Winter”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Jonkeru Latvian School (NY)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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In this performance you will see little elves climb into the sky and bring us the stars. We will meet angels, who will bestow all of you with a wish of goodwill. At the end of the video, the Jonkeru Latvian School joins in song with “Silent Night.”<\/p>\n

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New York Latvian Choir (NY)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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New York Latvian Choir offers a Christmas concert for your enjoyment!<\/p>\n

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Oregon Latvian School (OR)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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We invite you to enjoy Oregon Latvian School’s Christmas performance, “O Christmas Tree”<\/strong> (18th century German song). Filming by Monta \u0160\u0137\u0113le, video editing Michael Dexter. School led by Ieva Dexter.<\/p>\n

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Brusub\u0101rdu Family (WI)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The talented Brusub\u0101rdu family from Milwaukee offers a fantastic Christmas song collection. Enjoy “Silent Night” <\/strong>(Franz Gruber); Arcangelo Corelli “8. Concerto Birth of Christ Celebration”<\/strong>; “O Holy Night”<\/strong> (Adolphe Adam); and “Panis Angelicus”<\/strong> (Cesar Franck). Sung by Indra Brusub\u0101rdis. Violin: Arianna Brusub\u0101rdis, Daniella Brusub\u0101rdis, Ernests Brusub\u0101rdis IV, and Kristi\u0101ns Brusub\u0101rdis. Cello played by Viktors Brusub\u0101rdis, on the piano – Ernests Brusub\u0101rdis III.<\/p>\n

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“Angel Heart Society” Family (Latvia)<\/a><\/h3>\n

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We invite you to watch a Christmas greeting from children supported by ALA’s partner “Angel Heart Society” in Latvia!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","category":[29],"class_list":["post-3157","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","category-culture"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nChristmas gifts from Latvians in the U.S.! - American Latvian Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/alausa.org\/aktualitates\/ziemassvetku-davanas-no-tautiesiem-amerika\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Christmas gifts from Latvians in the U.S.! - American Latvian Association\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In cooperation with Latvian choirs and artists from all over the U.S., we have prepared a Christmas gift for everyone to enjoy. 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