Mastodawn

Extremely saddened to hear that Latvian writer Nora Ikstena has died ... I was lucky to meet her during my residency at the Writers and Translators House in Ventspils, which she co-founded (a wonderful opportunity for countless people from around the world). I can't claim to have known her well, but she seemed like a beautiful, perceptive soul, and of course, a powerful writer 🕊️

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/literature/04.01.2026-latvian-writer-nora-ikstena-dies-aged-56.a628484/

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Latvian writer Nora Ikstena dies aged 56

On Sunday, January 4th, writer Nora Ikstena passed away at the age of 56 after a serious illness, her relatives confirmed to Latvian public media.

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World Concert Hall Dec 26

Right now, Madoeuf, Kalnciema and Petrauskis perform #Esenvalds and #Christmas chorales in #Ventspils https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/madoeuf_kalnciema_and_petrauskis_perform_esenvalds_and_christmas_chorales_in_ventspils/90648/ #wch

Madoeuf, Kalnciema and Petrauskis perform Esenvalds and Christmas chorales in Ventspils - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Perrine Madoeuf, soprano, Liene Andreta Kalnciema, organ, and Oskars Petrauskis, saxophone, perform music by Eriks Ešenvalds for saxophone, voice, and organ, including a world premiere, and arrangements of Christmas chorales by Raimonds P...

World Concert Hall Dec 26

In 20 minutes, Madoeuf, Kalnciema and Petrauskis perform #Esenvalds and #Christmas chorales in #Ventspils https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/madoeuf_kalnciema_and_petrauskis_perform_esenvalds_and_christmas_chorales_in_ventspils/90648/ #wch

Madoeuf, Kalnciema and Petrauskis perform Esenvalds and Christmas chorales in Ventspils - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Perrine Madoeuf, soprano, Liene Andreta Kalnciema, organ, and Oskars Petrauskis, saxophone, perform music by Eriks Ešenvalds for saxophone, voice, and organ, including a world premiere, and arrangements of Christmas chorales by Raimonds P...

World Concert Hall Dec 26

Today, Madoeuf, Kalnciema and Petrauskis perform #Esenvalds and #Christmas chorales in #Ventspils https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/madoeuf_kalnciema_and_petrauskis_perform_esenvalds_and_christmas_chorales_in_ventspils/90648/ #wch

Madoeuf, Kalnciema and Petrauskis perform Esenvalds and Christmas chorales in Ventspils - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Perrine Madoeuf, soprano, Liene Andreta Kalnciema, organ, and Oskars Petrauskis, saxophone, perform music by Eriks Ešenvalds for saxophone, voice, and organ, including a world premiere, and arrangements of Christmas chorales by Raimonds P...