The New York Latvian Concert Choir, Ņujorkas
latviešu koris, is a non-professional choral group based in Yonkers,
New York, drawing its membership from the tri-state area. While our members are
primarily of Baltic background, the calling of the Latvian musical spirit has
beckoned others to join us as well!
Founded in 1975, our choir has been devoted to performing masterpieces
of Latvian choral, operatic and symphonic literature, and traditional folk
music. Our choir also regularly commissions and premiers new works by Latvian
composers.
Our choir first traveled to Latvia during the Soviet occupation. Since
Baltic independence we have returned to Latvia numerous times to perform and to
record. We also regularly participate in the Latvian "Dziesmu Svētki", or
Song Festivals, held in Latvia and abroad.
Our 2025–2026 Season
The 2025–2026 season marks our 51st!
We successfully concluded our 2024–2025 season with our celebratory 50th Anniversary Spring concert. We our current season with our annual Advent concert. See "Events" for details.
Rehearsals generally take place Sundays, at 11:45am, at the Latvian Lutheran Church in Yonkers and on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, NY. Updates are distributed weekly to members via Email. Please contact us if you are interested in joining!
We invite you follow us on our Facebook page and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
More on our choir's history
Latest news, jaunākās ziņas!
Lai saules un atmodas pilnas Lieldienas!
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Wishing you a sunny and rejuvenating Easter! 
2026 Apr 04 Ar pavasaru sākumu, mēs gaidam puķes, zilas debesis, un laiku, kad atkal dziedāsim kopā Katskiļos! Priecīgus saulgriežus!
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With springtime just starting, we can’t wait for blooming flowers, sunny skies, and the time when we can all sing together in the Catskills! Happy Spring! 2026 Mar 20 Marts mūsu korī pilns ar svinēšanām! Mūsu diriģentei Laurai Padegai Zamurai personīgais Jaungads. Anthony Cortes-Ose (ar dvīņumāsu Ashley) arī svin dzimšanas dienu. Un mūsu Emmiņa Willems mums dāvās jaunu koristu ļoti drīz! Priekā visiem!
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March is full of celebrations for our choir! Happy birthday to our conductor Laura Padegs Zamurs! Alex Anthony Cortes-Ose (and his twin sister Ashley) also celebrates his birthday. Emma Willems is expecting a new choir singer very soon! Cheers all!! 2026 Mar 15 Vēl ar prieku atceramies un izdzīvojam Lauras Jēkabsones ciemošanos pie mūsu kora. Izvingrinājām balsis, noslīpējām dziesmas, izbaudījām meistarklases. Pateicamies Latvijas Republikas Kultūras ministrijai par šo iespēju!
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We still happily remember Laura Jēkabsone’s visit to our choir. We trained our voices, polished our repertoire, and thoroughly enjoyed the masterclass. Thank you to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia for this opportunity! 2026 Mar 12 Lai saules un atmodas pilnas Lieldienas!
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Wishing you a sunny and rejuvenating Easter! 2026 Apr 04 Ar pavasaru sākumu, mēs gaidam puķes, zilas debesis, un laiku, kad atkal dziedāsim kopā Katskiļos! Priecīgus saulgriežus!
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With springtime just starting, we can’t wait for blooming flowers, sunny skies, and the time when we can all sing together in the Catskills! Happy Spring! 2026 Mar 20 Vēl ar prieku atceramies un izdzīvojam Lauras Jēkabsones ciemošanos pie mūsu kora. Izvingrinājām balsis, noslīpējām dziesmas, izbaudījām meistarklases. Pateicamies Latvijas Republikas Kultūras ministrijai par šo iespēju!
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We still happily remember Laura Jēkabsone’s visit to our choir. We trained our voices, polished our repertoire, and thoroughly enjoyed the masterclass. Thank you to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia for this opportunity! 2026 Mar 12
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The New York Latvian Concert Choir, Inc. is a non-profit organization conducting a yearly workshop and performance program emphasizing Latvian cultural, linguistic, and ethnic heritage. Our activities are supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts. |
April 2023
