He took master classes with Michael Finnissy, Klaus Huber, Philippe Manoury and Jonathan Harvey, amongst others.
[4] In 2006, the International Rostrum of Composers awarded him first prize for his work The Legend of the Walled-in Woman.
[5] Ešenvalds composed the official anthem of the 2014 World Choir Games during Riga European Capital of Culture 2014.
Performed by the University Singers in Old Cabell Hall and conducted by Michael Slon, the concert also featured two of Ešenvalds' other works: Stars and Only in Sleep.
[1] Recordings devoted exclusively to his work include: The album Northern Lights & other choral works was shortlisted for the Gramophone Awards 2015,[10] selected as Gramophone Critics’ Choice 2015[11] and listed as ICI Radio-Canada Best Albums Selection in 2015.