The Latvian National Opera is the biggest and best musical theater in the country. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1918, Latvian National Opera at once became the center of Riga's musical activity. Great masters, multinational personalities and generations of talent have molded the Latvian National Opera's history. They preserved the craft and traditions of diligent work, raised artistic standards to new heights and cultivated the opera audience. During less than a century of the prolific work the repertoire of the theater embraces all the opera masterpieces. No 19th century German, Italian, French or Russian opera is left unstaged. The 20th century is represented by such outstanding composers as Strauss, Albert, Schilling, Krenek, Reinberger, Wolf-Ferrari, Cilea and Janacek. The company pays great attention to the preservation of national tradition and culture. Original Latvian opera and ballet productions by Janis Medins, Jazeps Medins and Janis Kalnins graced the repertory. Nowadays the LNO Opera Company is a group of artists known all over the world due to the bright voices of the soloists and smooth timbre of the chorus, the outstanding performances and high artistic level of the troupe. |
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