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Publikum und Presse bescheinigen der lettischen Geigerin Laura Zarina (*1987) „ein Höchstmass an Musikalität“ sowie „einen leuchtend schönen Ton“, „schlank, aber charaktervoll und im richtigen Moment von bestechender Intensität“

2023 spielte Laura Zariņa das Violinkonzert von lettisch-kanadischen Komponisten I. Raminsh zum ersten mal in Europa.

2022 brachte Laura Zarina das Kunstvideo mit der längsten Fuge für Violine solo (C-Dur) von J. S. Bach auf Youtube heraus. Auf experimentelle Weise übernahm Laura Zarina den Geigenpart und sang selbst die von Prof. Helga Thoene entdeckten diversen Choräle in vier Stimmen ein.

2019 veröffentlichte Laura Zarina das Violinkonzert des lettisch- kanadischen Komponisten Janis Kalnins (1904-2000) bei Canadian Music Centre. Das Werk wurde auf der Flucht am Ende des zweiten Weltkriegs geschrieben und galt für fast 50 Jahre als verschwunden. Diese CD-Aufnahme ist die Ersteinspielung, die nach der Erstaufführung in Heimatland Lettland von Laura Zarina auch aufgenommen wurde.

NEW CD Project: Echoes of Latvia

The aim of the project "Echoes of Latvia" is to create a bridge between the past and the present by highlighting the works of Latvian women composers of different periods and making them accessible to a wider audience through the integration of music and literature. This CD project serves as a platform to appreciate the often overlooked contributions of women in music history while promoting Latvia's cultural heritage. Throughout this musical journey, listeners are invited to discover new soundscapes and enjoy the diversity and emotional depth of compositions by Latvian composers.

The unique feature of the project "Echoes of Latvia" is the creation and premiere of several commissioned works within the framework of the CD-Recording at Label SKANI.

CD-Launch: March 8th 2025

The public and the press attest to the Latvian violinist Laura Zarina

"a high degree of musicality" and "a radiantly beautiful tone",

"slim, but full of character and at the right moment of captivating intensity“.

In 2023, Laura Zarina played the European premiere of the violin concerto by latvian-canadian composer I. Raminsh (*1943).

In 2022, Laura Zarina published the experimental art video with the longest fugue for solo violin (C major) by J. S. Bach on YouTube. In an experimental way, Laura Zarina took over the violin part and sang the various chorales discovered by Prof. Helga Thoene in four voices.

In 2019, Laura Zarina released the violin concerto by the Latvian-Canadian composer Janis Kalnins (1904-2000) with Canadian Music Centre. The work was written while fleeing at the end of the Second World War and was thought to have disappeared for almost 50 years. This CD recording is the first recording, which was also recorded by Laura Zarina after the first performance in her home country Latvia.

Publika un prese ir vienisprātis – latviešu vijolniecei Laurai Zariņai (*1987) ir raksturīga „augstākās klases muzikalitāte“ un „mirdzošs tonis“ – „slaids, bet ar savu raksturu, kas vajadzīgajā brīdī pārsteidz ar savu augsto intensitāti“.

2023. gada rudenī Laura Zariņa kopā ar Liepājas simfonisko orķestri un diriģentu Māri Sirmo atskaņoja Latvijas un Eiropas pirmatskanojumu komponista Imanta Ramiņā vijoļkoncertam. Autorkoncerts, godinot komponista 80. jubileju, tika ierakstīts Latvijas Radio tiešraidē.

2022. gadā Laura Zariņa ierakstīja mākslas video ar garāko J.S. Baha fūgu vijolei solo (do mažorā) un publicēja to Youtube kanālā. Uzdrošinoties eksperimentēt, Laura Zariņa ierakstīja vijoles partiju un pati iedziedāja četrbalsīgos korāļus, ko profesore Helga Thoene savu zinātnisko pētījumu ietvaros bija atradusi Baha vijoles solodarbos.

2019. gadā Laura Zariņa ierakstīja un publiskoja Kanādā dzīvojošā latviešu izcelsmes komponista Jāņa Kalniņa (1904-2000) vijoles koncertu mūzikas izdevniecībā Canadian Music Centre. Šis skaņdarbs tika sarakstīts bēgļu gaitās Otrā pasaules kara beigās un gandrīz 50 gadus tika uzskatīts par pazudušu. Šis kompaktdiska ieraksts ir šī skaņdarba pirmais ieskaņojums, ko Laura Zariņa ierakstīja Kanādā pēc pirmatskaņojuma komponista dzimtajā Latvijā.

„…it is necessary to mention solo violinist Laura Zariņa, who has all the abilities characteristic of an exceptionally gifted musician – a clean, rich, multi-faceted sound; understanding with respect to the appropriate style, character and content; and a cultivated virtuosity, artistic taste and intuition."

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Education

As a violin teacher, Laura Zarina guides her students with profound love and dedication to music. Her core values include respect for each individual student and belief in the unique abilities and potential of every personality.

Zarinas teaching approach combines the most valuable techniques from Eastern and Western Schools, as she herself started violin playing in the russian educational system and continued with studies and various inputs in Germany and USA.

Zarina believes that music education is a journey, not a destination, and actively promotes the development of her students as both artists and individuals. With meticulous attention to detail and excellence, Zarina ensures that her students not only learn to play the violin but also gain valuable life lessons about passion, perseverance, and self-confidence.

Especially important for Zarina is to impart the understanding that playing a musical instrument is a holistic experience involving the entire body and mind. Her specialty lies in helping students overcome physical and mental tensions, enabling them to play with freedom and confidence.