Capturing the Spirit of Music in a Labyrinth of Ages: A Review of Emily D'Angelo's Concert
Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo's concert 'Pleasantly Haunted' on 18 July at Hanzas Perons stood out against the backdrop of the summer cultural season. The review highlights how the event invited listeners to engage more deeply with the music.
In summer, Latvia's cultural calendar is usually packed: outdoor stages, festivals, and touring artists of all magnitudes. Audiences often enjoy the music, the warmth of the evening, and the feeling of sharing an event. But on 18 July, a performance by Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo at Hanzas Perons titled 'Pleasantly Haunted' belonged to a different dimension, standing out almost paradoxically from the rest.
The concert encouraged listeners to do more than simply enjoy an evening — it invited them to listen on a deeper level. The review, headlined 'Capturing the Spirit of Music in a Labyrinth of Ages,' emphasised that the event made it possible to sense music in its full historical depth. The program's name itself hints at a state in which music seems to take control and leaves no one indifferent.
D'Angelo's performance was the opposite of the usual summer entertainment rhythm. Instead of serving as a backdrop for a warm evening, the concert demanded active listening and inner attunement. The review's title reminds us that the spirit of music is not tied to any single era; it runs through centuries and can be found even in a contemporary concert hall. This made the evening at Hanzas Perons an example of how even the busiest cultural schedule can make room for an intense encounter with music.
