Music in Cēsu novads

Singing, breathing techniques, and performances at competitions and festivals.

The "Ābele" senior choir of the Cēsis Cultural Center traces its founding to 1961; over the decades, it has been led by several well-known c…

The “Laika ritmi” senior vocal ensemble of the Raiskumo Community Center performs compositions by its director, arrangements of folk songs,…

The Cėsių Youth Choir was founded in 2025 on the initiative of the young people themselves—to sing with their peers. The choir participates…

“Beverīna” is a mixed choir from Cēsis that has been performing since 1966. The adult members rehearse twice a week at the Vidzeme Concert H…

The Cēsis Castle Choir is a mixed adult choir founded in 1995. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at the Vidzeme Concert Hall; the choi…

“Vidzeme” is one of the oldest choirs in Cēsis, having sung since 1944. This mixed adult choir rehearses on Wednesdays at the Vidzeme Concer…

“Wenden” is a mixed choir in Cēsis that has been active since 1987 and rehearses twice a week. The adult members perform a varied choral rep…

The Cėsių Cultural Center Adult Wind Orchestra (since 2010) rehearses on Sunday evenings and performs at concerts and town festivals. Musici…

“Dzieti” is a folklore ensemble from Cēsis that has been active since 1981, featuring singers, musicians, and dancers of all ages. The ensem…

“Hey” is a children’s pop group at the Cēsis Cultural Center that has been active since 1995. The children sing popular songs, learn stage m…

An eight-year piano program at the Lygatnė School of Music and Art; students are admitted to first grade starting at age 7. In addition to i…