The New York Latvian Concert Choir, Ņujorkas
latviešu koris, is a non-professional choral group based in Yonkers,
New York, drawing its membership from the tri-state area. While our members are
primarily of Baltic background, the calling of the Latvian musical spirit has
beckoned others to join us as well!
Founded in 1975, our choir has been devoted to performing masterpieces
of Latvian choral, operatic and symphonic literature, and traditional folk
music. Our choir also regularly commissions and premiers new works by Latvian
composers.
Our choir first traveled to Latvia during the Soviet occupation. Since
Baltic independence we have returned to Latvia numerous times to perform and to
record. We also regularly participate in the Latvian "Dziesmu Svētki", or
Song Festivals, held in Latvia and abroad.
Our 2025–2026 Season
The 2025–2026 season marks our 51st!
We successfully concluded our 2024–2025 season with our celebratory 50th Anniversary Spring concert. We our current season with our annual Advent concert. See "Events" for details.
Rehearsals generally take place Sundays, at 11:45am, at the Latvian Lutheran Church in Yonkers and on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, NY. Updates are distributed weekly to members via Email. Please contact us if you are interested in joining!
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More on our choir's history
Latest news, jaunākās ziņas!
Viena no kora jaukajām tradīcijām - Latvian Voices vadītāja Laura Jēkabsone bija pie mums no Latvijas, vadot vokālās meistarklases. Izbaudījām kopābūšanu un kopādziedāšanu, gardas maltītes un saviesīgo vakaru ar jautrām spēlēm. Pieminējām mūsu mūžībā aizgājušo draugu Uldi Bluķi. Jutām, ka mūzikai un draudzībai nav robežu. Paldies, LJ un LPZ! ❤️
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One of the choirs nicest traditions - Latvian Voices director Laura Jēkabsone visited us from Latvia to lead a vocal masterclass. We enjoyed spending time and singing together, delicious meals, and a happy hour with fun games. We also honored the memory of our dear friend Uldis Bluķis. Music and friendship unite! Thank you LJ and LPZ! ❤️ 
2026 Mar 01 Viena silta, spēcīga sirds pārstājusi pukstēt. Esam zaudējuši mīļu draugu, varenu Latvijas un latviešu kultūras atbalstītāju, kora biedru kopš pašiem pirmsākumiem. Uldis Bluķis ir neatņemama daļa no mums un turpinās būt ar mums dziesmās, domās un atmiņās. Lai gaišs ceļš mūžībā, mīļo Uldi!
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A warm, strong and truly special heart has stopped. We have lost a dear friend, a patriot and advocate for Latvia and Latvian culture, and a dedicated member of the choir since its formation. Uldis Bluķis is an integral part of us and will continue to be in our songs, thoughts, and memories. May your eternal path shine bright, dear Uldis!
(pc Mara Zalite Photography - NYC Event Photographer) 2026 Feb 23 Vēlam daudz gaišuma, mūzikas un mīlestības! Laimīgu jauno gadu! 2026 Jan 01 Ņujorkas Latviešu Koris un mūsu mākslinieciskā vadītāja Laura Padega Zamura vēl visiem spožas zvaigznes, skanīgas notis un mīļus, siltus Ziemassvētkus!! ❤️
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The New York Latvian Concert Choir and our artistic director Laura Padegs Zamurs wish to all a warm, loving Christmas full of bright stars and beautiful music!! ❤️ 2025 Dec 24 Šodienas koncerts spēkā. Mirdz baltais miera sniegs….. Gaidīsim! 2025 Dec 14 Viena silta, spēcīga sirds pārstājusi pukstēt. Esam zaudējuši mīļu draugu, varenu Latvijas un latviešu kultūras atbalstītāju, kora biedru kopš pašiem pirmsākumiem. Uldis Bluķis ir neatņemama daļa no mums un turpinās būt ar mums dziesmās, domās un atmiņās. Lai gaišs ceļš mūžībā, mīļo Uldi!
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A warm, strong and truly special heart has stopped. We have lost a dear friend, a patriot and advocate for Latvia and Latvian culture, and a dedicated member of the choir since its formation. Uldis Bluķis is an integral part of us and will continue to be in our songs, thoughts, and memories. May your eternal path shine bright, dear Uldis!
(pc Mara Zalite Photography - NYC Event Photographer) 2026 Feb 23 Šodienas koncerts spēkā. Mirdz baltais miera sniegs….. Gaidīsim! 2025 Dec 14
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The New York Latvian Concert Choir, Inc. is a non-profit organization conducting a yearly workshop and performance program emphasizing Latvian cultural, linguistic, and ethnic heritage. Our activities are supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts. |
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