Kārlis Lācis

Kārlis Lācis (born 21 September 1977) is a well-known name among Latvian contemporary composers. Along with the scores for theatre productions, movies and musical arrangements, big part of his work is dedicated to vocal and choral music, symphonic and instrumental compositions, including "Te Deum" (2014) with the State Choir Latvija and double concerto for flute, oboe and orchestra "42.195" (2014) with Liepaja symphony orchestra. "Rorate coeli" (2014) for soprano, saxophone and organ and the first symphony "Via Crucis" premiered on April 3, 2015 with Latvian National symphony orchestra.

Kārlis Lācis was born in Tukums. He graduated Kandava Children’s School of Music (piano class), Kandava secondary school (1992), Jāzeps Mediņš College of Music in Riga (piano class, 1997) and the Latvian Academy of Music, where he studied piano with Juris Kalnciems (1997–2001, bachelor’s degree, 2003–2005, master’s degree), as well as composition with Juris Karlsons (2001–2002). His recent creative contribution includes musicals "Pūt vējiņi" (2011) and Onegin (2013), both rewarded with the highest annual theater award for the best music author.

"JOAN OF ARC (JEANNE D'ARC)", musical. Director Dž.Dž.Džilindžers. Premiere 29.01.2016. Dailes theatre.

"CHILDREN OF THE SUN", play by Maxim Gorkiy Director Dž.Dž.Džilindžers. Premiere 09.01.2015. Dailes theatre.

“ONEGIN”, musical after the motives of the works of Alexander Pushkin Director: Dž.Dž.Džilindžers. Premiere: 22.02.2013. Dailes theatre.

“ROMEO AND JULIET” tragedy by William Shakespeare Director Dž.Dž.Džilindžers. Premiere 27.01.2012. Dailes theatre.

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