Riga Chamber Choir Ave Sol

Chœur de chambre Ave Sol de Riga is a Latvian choir from Riga formed in 1969. The ensemble was founded by Imants Kokars and derived its name from a melody by Alfrēds Kalniņš based on a poem by Rainis. They achieved professional recognition for a repertoire encompassing traditional Latvian a cappella music, 19th-century oratorios, and contemporary compositions. The group has premiered works by composers including Paul Dambis, Jānis Ivanovs, Ādolfs Skulte, and Pēteris Vasks, such as the piece “Zemgale” (1989). Since 2013, Andris Veismanis has served as the artistic director.