Iveta Apkalna
Organist
Riga, Latvia
About me
Iveta Apkalna is a Latvian organist who has graced international stages including the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Cathedral of Brussels. She also works with renowned orchestras from around the globe like the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Orchestre National de France. Known for her commitment to contemporary music, Apkalna has premiered pieces by Péter Eötvös and Pascal Dusapin. She has received Latvia's "Order of the Three Stars" and the "Latvian Grand Music Award" four times, and serves as a cultural ambassador of Latvia.
Speaker sessions (1)
Sunday, 16 February 2025
15:30 - 16:30
Market Screening: Organ at Night
A documentary on world-renowned organist Iveta Apkalna, admired by audiences and composers. Featuring Esa-Pekka Salonen and Paavo Järvi, it follows her journey as the "queen of the organ."