Pēteris Vasks live in Weerselo

Experience Pēteris Vasks live on August 24th

On August 24, 2026, a concert featuring the works of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks will take place at De Stiftskerk in Weerselo, Netherlands. Vasks’s musical style is often described as deeply spiritual and intensely expressive, rooted in his Latvian heritage and influenced by modernist techniques. His compositions frequently explore themes of nature, faith, and human suffering, often employing modal harmonies, extended techniques for string instruments, and a distinctive use of silence. He is particularly known for his string quartets and vocal-instrumental works.

De Stiftskerk (Stift Church) in Weerselo is a Roman Catholic church with origins dating back to the 15th century. Originally part of a collegiate chapter founded in 1488 by Bishop David of Münster, it served as a centre for religious life in the region for centuries. The current neo-Gothic building largely dates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries following a major reconstruction led by architect Johannes van Straaten between 1888-1903 after a fire.