The 4th International Operetta Festival culminates with a magnificent Gala Concert at the historic Ikšķile Stage! This spectacular musical event offers a sparkling sense of celebration and the magic of the multifaceted passions of the operetta genre.
The direction of the concert emphasises the characteristic archetypes of operettas and vividly tells the story of each musical number. The programme will feature gems from various genres of musical theatre – excerpts from Franz Lehár’s operettas, Puccini’s opera arias, musical hits, Neapolitan songs and many other popular and less heard, but popular pieces from around the world.
The artists taking part are:
- Soloists of the Academic State Operetta Theatre of Kiev: Olena Arbuzova (soprano), Valeria Tulis (soprano), Volodymyr Odrinsky (tenor), Oleksandr Chuvpilo (tenor)
- Soloists of the Operetta Theatre: Sonora Vaice (soprano), Anta Jankovska (soprano), Jolanta Strikaite (soprano), Ilona Bagel (mezzo-soprano), Nauris Indzeris (baritone), etc.
- Operetta Theatre dancers and symphony orchestra conducted by Atvars Lakstīgalas
The final concert will be accompanied by magnificent costumes, lighting games and integrated set design, creating an unforgettable artistic experience. After the concert, the elegant and joyful waltzes of Johann Strauss will be played by the Orchestra of the Operetta Theatre, offering a real Viennese dance tour under the open sky, on stage, next to the orchestra.
Let your heart rejoice and let joy reign!
