Riga Opera House

Riga's Opera House was one of the first buildings to get a full make-over following the ousting of the Soviets in 1991. Why? Because Latvians consider the opera an enormously important part of their cultural heritage, and they were determined that the new Opera House would spearhead their drive towards recreating their national identity. Indeed, led by its enigmatic director, Andrejs Zagars, the Latvian National Opera has succeeded in attracting highly favourable recognition worldwide - not least thanks to the company's youthful brashness and willingness to take risks. If however opera 'ain't your thing', you can also enjoy an excellent ballet in the opulent, gold-leafed tiers of this resplendent building.

"Hi can someone please help me buying tickets for the Opera next saturday (7/11) it's unfortunately not working by internet (they tell me my password is wrong every time) Please please please HEELP!!! Thank you!"

AUde
Belgium
Oct.31.2009
Overall rating 4/5

"http://www.opera.lv/en/what-s-new/ http://www.opera.lv/en/productions-concerts/new-productions/ Hope this helped :)"

Martin
Latvia
Sep.08.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Went to see the ballet Le Corsaire last night - amazing!! Did enjoy every moment of it! The hall is beautiful and staff selling tickets etc. very freindly!"

Laura B
Finland
May.30.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Very good Riga sightseeing bus tour starts there. Blue cabrio bus is superb!"

Maxoud
Bahrain
May.29.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Really nice opera house! So royal! I really enjoyed the ballet and the building itself. Amazing, although i visited this opera house over a year ago, i´m still impressed and looking forward to go there again! :)"

jane
Estonia
Dec.02.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"I went to a concert here 2 years ago in August. This was where my grandfather conducted his choir before the second world war. I understand that there are concerts now in his name now. Knowing I am apart of this history was very moving. "

Barbara
United Kingdom
Oct.08.2008
Overall rating 4/5

"Dear Sir, I would like to have your (and possibly other theatres'?)program for the week 17th to 23rd October 2008. I may be going to Jürmala at that time, and I have a friend who is particularly interested in ballet - but we also enjoy concerts and theatre. I do hope that this column can also be used for such a purpose. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Yours truly Eva smith-Meyer"

Eva Smith-Meyer
Albania
Aug.05.2008
Overall rating 3/5

"Please let me know the repertoire of opera and ballet 26.-28.6.!"

LEENA HELIN
Finland
Jun.22.2008
Overall rating 3/5

"Önskar veta om det finns någon operaföreställning 9 maj ! "

Bo Hernborg
Sweden
Apr.15.2008
Overall rating 3/5

"A really beautiful opera house with an impressive repertoire."

Mika
United Kingdom
Mar.08.2008
Overall rating 4/5

"Jag önskar få reda på era föreställningar under tiden 27 februari - 1 mars 2008"

Rolf Hugert
Sweden
Dec.28.2007
Overall rating 3/5