About
Laura Zarina ist eine international konzertierende lettische Geigerin, deren Spiel Presse und Publikum für seine „leuchtende Klangschönheit“ und „charaktervolle Intensität“ schätzen.
Ihre künstlerische Arbeit ist stark von ihrem kulturellen Erbe geprägt: Mit Echoes of Latvia (SKANI, 2025) veröffentlichte sie eine CD mit Werken lettischer Komponistinnen für Violine und Klavier – viele davon als Ersteinspielung.
Laura Zarina is an internationally active Latvian violinist, praised by press and audiences alike for her “radiant tonal beauty” and “characterful intensity.”
Deeply rooted in her cultural heritage, she released the album Echoes of Latvia (SKANI, 2025), featuring works by Latvian women composers - many of them recorded for the first time.
Laura Zariņa ir starptautiski koncertējoša latviešu vijolniece, kuras spēli prese un klausītāji novērtē par tās “mirdzošo skaņas skaistumu” un “raksturīgo intensitāti”.
Viņas māksliniecisko darbību dziļi iedvesmo latviskās saknes: 2025. gadā viņa izdeva albumu Echoes of Latvia (SKANI), kurā apkopoti latviešu komponistu sieviešu darbi vijolei un klavierēm – daudzi no tiem ierakstīti pirmo reizi.
„…it is necessary to mention solo violinist Laura Zarina, 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."
Education
Laura Zarina is not only an internationally performing violinist but also a passionate educator with a holistic approach. After completing her Master’s degree in Instrumental Pedagogy at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMdK), she held teaching positions at the University of the Arts Berlin (UdK), Dr. Hoch’s Conservatory in Frankfurt and Peter Cornelius Conservatory in Mainz.
Her educational work is driven by a desire to support young musicians not only in their technical and artistic development but also in their personal growth and professional orientation. In her courses and coaching sessions, she provides tools for confident stage presence, mental resilience, and strategic career planning-areas often overlooked in traditional music training.
In 2024, she co-founded the Instrumentum Foundation with her husband Christian Reister. The foundation supports gifted string players by providing access to high-quality instruments - furthering her commitment to empowering the next generation of musicians.
- Dr. Hoch's Conservatory, Frankfurt
- Mentoring
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Calendar
European Premiere - Violin Concerto
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
Maris Sirmais - conductor
SERGEY SADOVOY Accordion
LAURA ZARINA Violin
KATHARINA SOMMER Violin
MARIA DEL MAR Viola
FLORIAN STREICH Violoncello
Works by D. SCARLATTI , A. VIVALDI, J. S. BACH
V. SEMIONOV, A. KUSYAKOW, V. ZUBITSKY
Anniversary concert for latvian-canadian composer Janis Kalnins
Larghetto serioso for violin and piano (arr. for violin and organ)
Silent hour for violin and piano (arr. for violin and organ)
Second movement of violin concerto for violin and orchestra (arr. for violin and organ)
Musicians:
Vita Kalnciema - organ
Giessener Meisterkonzerte
Latvian women composers -
L.Garuta, D. Aperane, S. Mence, R. Stivrina, R. Paidere, A. Veismane, S. Kezbere
Laura Zarina - Violin
Agnese Eglina - Piano
CD Release Concert "Echoes of Latvia"
Latvian women composers
L. Garuta, S. Mence*, R. Stivrina*, R. Paidere, A. Veismane, S. Kezbere*
*Latvian premiere
Laura Zarina - Violin
Agnese Eglina - Piano
Rezija Kalnina - Poetry
"Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God" – Violinist Laura Zarina performs and explains the Sonata for Solo Violin in C major, BWV 1003. Central to the piece are underlying chorales that significantly shape its structure and melodic character. She is supported by vocalists and instrumentalists from the HfMDK Frankfurt, who contribute additional arrangements of the same Pentecost chorale.
Johann Sebastian Bach
BWV 59, 3 Chorale: "Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God"
BWV 1005 Sonata in C major for solo violin – with accompanying vocal parts
BWV 172, 5 Duet: "Come, do not make me wait any longer"
Laura Zarina – Violin and Presentation
Students of the HfMDK Frankfurt
Günther Albers – Keys
Echoes of Latvia – at 28th Latvian music festival in Madona
Violinist Laura Zariņa and pianist Agnese Egliņa bring to life Echoes of Latvia – a powerful musical journey through works by Latvian women composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. With deeply expressive interpretation and close artistic partnership, they weave together poetry, memory, and sound to reveal a rich and rarely heard cultural landscape.
This program invites the audience to experience intimacy and intensity, tradition and modernity – all through the unique voices of Latvian music.
GEDOK 100 - Jubiläumskonzert
Die GEDOK - Gemeinschaft der Künstlerinnen und Kunstfördernde - ist das älteste Netzwerk für Künstlerinnen in Deutschland. Gegründet 1926 von Ida Dehmel, ist die GEDOK bis heute das größte Netzwerk zur Förderung von Frauen in der Kunst. Mit 100 Jahren Geschichte bietet die GEDOK Inspiration, Austausch und Unterstützung für Künstlerinnen aller Sparten – von Bildender Kunst über Musik und Literatur bis hin zu Angewandter und Darstellender Kunst.
GEDOK 100 - Jubiläumskonzert
Die GEDOK - Gemeinschaft der Künstlerinnen und Kunstfördernde - ist das älteste Netzwerk für Künstlerinnen in Deutschland. Gegründet 1926 von Ida Dehmel, ist die GEDOK bis heute das größte Netzwerk zur Förderung von Frauen in der Kunst. Mit 100 Jahren Geschichte bietet die GEDOK Inspiration, Austausch und Unterstützung für Künstlerinnen aller Sparten – von Bildender Kunst über Musik und Literatur bis hin zu Angewandter und Darstellender Kunst.
Echoes of Latvia – at 28th Latvian music festival in Madona
Violinist Laura Zariņa and pianist Agnese Egliņa bring to life Echoes of Latvia – a powerful musical journey through works by Latvian women composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. With deeply expressive interpretation and close artistic partnership, they weave together poetry, memory, and sound to reveal a rich and rarely heard cultural landscape.
This program invites the audience to experience intimacy and intensity, tradition and modernity – all through the unique voices of Latvian music.
"Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God" – Violinist Laura Zarina performs and explains the Sonata for Solo Violin in C major, BWV 1003. Central to the piece are underlying chorales that significantly shape its structure and melodic character. She is supported by vocalists and instrumentalists from the HfMDK Frankfurt, who contribute additional arrangements of the same Pentecost chorale.
Johann Sebastian Bach
BWV 59, 3 Chorale: "Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God"
BWV 1005 Sonata in C major for solo violin – with accompanying vocal parts
BWV 172, 5 Duet: "Come, do not make me wait any longer"
Laura Zarina – Violin and Presentation
Students of the HfMDK Frankfurt
Günther Albers – Keys
CD Release Concert "Echoes of Latvia"
Latvian women composers
L. Garuta, S. Mence*, R. Stivrina*, R. Paidere, A. Veismane, S. Kezbere*
*Latvian premiere
Laura Zarina - Violin
Agnese Eglina - Piano
Rezija Kalnina - Poetry
Giessener Meisterkonzerte
Latvian women composers -
L.Garuta, D. Aperane, S. Mence, R. Stivrina, R. Paidere, A. Veismane, S. Kezbere
Laura Zarina - Violin
Agnese Eglina - Piano
Anniversary concert for latvian-canadian composer Janis Kalnins
Larghetto serioso for violin and piano (arr. for violin and organ)
Silent hour for violin and piano (arr. for violin and organ)
Second movement of violin concerto for violin and orchestra (arr. for violin and organ)
Musicians:
Vita Kalnciema - organ
SERGEY SADOVOY Accordion
LAURA ZARINA Violin
KATHARINA SOMMER Violin
MARIA DEL MAR Viola
FLORIAN STREICH Violoncello
Works by D. SCARLATTI , A. VIVALDI, J. S. BACH
V. SEMIONOV, A. KUSYAKOW, V. ZUBITSKY
Contact
LAURA ZARINA
+49 176 23830578
music@laurazarina.com
