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Georgs Pelecis: The Passage

Saturday, 28 September 2024   |   18:00 - 20:00

Georgs Pelecis: The Passage

  • Composer(s) Georgs Pelecis
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    The Passage
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Latvian Academy of Music

Date

Sep 28 2024
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Time

18:00 - 20:00

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Location

Riga, Latvian Academy of Music, Latvia
Riga, Latvian Academy of Music, Latvia
Adres: Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Website
https://www.jvlma.lv/en

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Georgs Pelecis

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