Latvian National Opera (Latvijas Nacionala Opera un Balets)
Riga, Latvia
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- Type
- Opera house in Riga, Latvia
Visitor information
- Address: Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
- Phone: +371 67 073 777
- Official website: http://www.opera.lv/
People also ask
What makes Latvian National Opera unique?
Latvian National Opera and Ballet's productions celebrate the values of classical and romantic art while also embracing contemporary forms of expression. Great importance is always placed on the creation and staging of new Latvian operas and ballets, thus contributing to the development of the genre in Latvia.
Are there famous Latvian opera singers?
Elīna Garanča (born 16 September 1976) is a Latvian mezzo-soprano. She began to study singing in her hometown of Riga in 1996 and continued her studies in Vienna and in the United States. By 1999 she had won first place in the Mirjam Helin Singing Competition in Helsinki and had begun a career in Europe.
What do you wear to the opera house in Latvia?
The etiquette for opening nights and special events is to wear a dark suit. But the performers and even other guests to the opera always enjoy seeing people dressed up at every opera or ballet performance.
How old is the Latvian National Opera?
Latvian National Opera