Performer: Latvian National Opera

The limitations of AI are demonstrated in Alvis Hermanis’ problematic new production of Salome at Latvian National Opera. 

A new steampunk staging for Latvian National Opera stays true to the fantastical invention of Hoffmann and Offenbach. 

The leafy parks and cobbled streets of Riga’s old town are far removed from the intense heat of the little village in the Basque Country in which Donizetti set his L'elisir d'amore, but a new production at the Latvian National Opera captures much of the spirit of the work, adroitly balancing comedy with the joys and pain of love.

Claus Guth's staging walks a line between atmosphere and audacity, in a powerful company achievement from Latvian National Opera.

With four singers making their debuts and two more experienced singers making strong impression, Latvian opera singing appears to be in safe hands.

Edmunds Freibergs and Latvian National Opera give us a Fledermaus that's high on style and sheer entertainment, with a notable Adele from Inga Šļubovska.

The Latvian bass-baritone’s talks about his background in French and Italian opera, his journey to Wagner – and becoming chairman of the board of Latvian National Opera.

Follow us for a quick photographic tour behind the scenes of the Latvian National Opera in Riga.