A warm and educational event “Conversations with Harijs Misiņš 100” – a tribute to the great Latvian actor, director and singer, who has been remembered by several generations as an unforgettable children’s radio presenter and storyteller – took place at the Ikšķile Folk House. Conversations with children and young people led by Professor Jānis Siliņš touched upon the art of storytelling, music and singing in the context of the creative legacy of Harijs Misiņš.
Harijs Misiņš, who received his education at the Bulduri Gardening School and the Latvian Actors’ Trade Union Theatre School, became a soloist at the newly established Operetta Theatre in 1945. His most prominent roles include Bonnie in I. Kálmán’s “Silva”, Negus in F. Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” and other favourite characters. He also worked as a director, staging several operettas, including P. Abraham’s “Hawaiian Flowers” and “Ball in Savoy”.
However, Harijs Misiņš gained a special love of the people with his wonderful voice and talent, telling children’s stories every evening on Latvian radio. His creative legacy also extends to the cinema, where his outstanding performances in the films “The Fisherman’s Son”, “The Times of the Surveyors” and “The Haunted Garden” have become an integral part of Latvian culture and childhood memories.
