In Riga’s most distinguished residence, the timeless tradition of salon music is reborn. Across four evenings at the historic Benjamiņ House, the works of composer Jēkabs Tutiņš will intertwine with the legacy of the great classical masters and the most cherished Christmas melodies. These nights unfold as cultural rituals – a union of elegance, refined artistry, and an atmosphere beyond compare. Each concert is more than a performance: it is an immersion into a world where tradition lives again and the spirit of a new era takes shape. The experience is crowned by premium selections from the Benjamiņ Bar and exquisite cuisine, completing an evening of pure aesthetic delight.
THE BENJAMIN HOUSE SALON SOIRÉE
Concert Program for "HIGHLIGHTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC" :
In the first part of the concert, a string quartet will perform, followed in the second part by a string quintet with piano – together creating a living, refined sound of salon music in the Grand Hall of the Benjamiņ House.
The duration of the event is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Part I (40 minutes) – Classical Music Highlights
W. A. Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
P. Tchaikovsky – Waltz of the Flowers
F. Schubert – Ständchen (Serenade)
L. Boccherini – Minuet
J. Brahms – Hungarian Dance No. 5
J. Pachelbel – Canon in D
C. Gardel – Por una cabeza
F. Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3
E. Elgar – Salut d’Amour
J. Strauss II – An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube).
P. Tchaikovsky – Waltz of the Flowers
F. Schubert – Ständchen (Serenade)
L. Boccherini – Minuet
J. Brahms – Hungarian Dance No. 5
J. Pachelbel – Canon in D
C. Gardel – Por una cabeza
F. Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3
E. Elgar – Salut d’Amour
J. Strauss II – An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube).
Intermission (20 minutes)
Cocktails and exquisite hors d’oeuvres – a moment for conversations in the splendid atmosphere of the Benjamin House.
Part II (20 minutes) – Original Music by Jēkabs Tutiņš
Specially composed for the Benjamin House Salon Evenings – new works that carry forward the spirit of aristocratic refinement and lend the night its unique signature.
An opportunity to hear a composer recognized by Latvia’s cultural elite and highly praised by Maestro Raimonds Pauls himself.
An opportunity to hear a composer recognized by Latvia’s cultural elite and highly praised by Maestro Raimonds Pauls himself.
AVAILABLE CONCERT DATES:
“HIGHLIGHTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC”
Within the stately halls of the Benjamiņš House, the original works of composer Jēkabs Tutiņš will resound in dialogue with the timeless masterpieces of the great classical tradition – from Mozart to Strauss. These soirées are not mere concerts, but refined cultural rituals: an immersion into elegance, heritage, and the enduring spirit of artistry. An evening destined to become the most distinguished highlight of your season’s cultural calendar.
- Date: November 10, 2025
- Venue: The Benjamin House
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Seats available: 45
“HIGHLIGHTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC”
Within the stately halls of the Benjamiņš House, the original works of composer Jēkabs Tutiņš will resound in dialogue with the timeless masterpieces of the great classical tradition – from Mozart to Strauss. These soirées are not mere concerts, but refined cultural rituals: an immersion into elegance, heritage, and the enduring spirit of artistry. An evening destined to become the most distinguished highlight of your season’s cultural calendar.
- Date: November 24,, 2025
- Venue: The Benjamin House
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Seats available: 45
CONCERT PROGRAM FOR " CHRISTMAS MELODIES " :
In the first part of the concert, a string quartet will perform, followed in the second part by a string quintet with piano – together creating a living, refined sound of salon music in the Grand Hall of the Benjamiņ House.
The duration of the event is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
COMING SOON
“Christmas Melodies”
Inspired by London’s finest holiday traditions, the evenings at the Benjamiņš House will intertwine the original works of composer Jēkabs Tutiņš with Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker”, Vivaldi’s “Winter”, and timeless Christmas chorales. These concerts are designed to bestow an unforgettable festive atmosphere and to become one of the most luminous highlights of your winter season.
- Date: December 1, 2025
- Venue: The Benjamin House
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Seats available: 45
“CHRISTMAS MELODIES”
Inspired by London’s finest holiday traditions, the evenings at the Benjamiņš House will intertwine the original works of composer Jēkabs Tutiņš with Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker”, Vivaldi’s “Winter”, and timeless Christmas chorales. These concerts are designed to bestow an unforgettable festive atmosphere and to become one of the most luminous highlights of your winter season.
- Date: December 8, 2025
- Venue: The Benjamin House
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Seats available: 45