V International Operetta Festival in Ikskile | Gala Concert & Waltz Evening
€18-€35
- Oleksandr Chuvpilo, tenor
- Sonora Vaice, soprano
- Anta Jankovska, soprano
- Dainis Skutelis, tenor
- Andrius Apsega, baritone
- Laura Purena-Kancāne, soprano
- Kārlis Rūtentāls, tenor
- Nauris Indzeris, baritone
- Atvars Lakstīgala, conductor
To celebrate this important occasion for the Operetta Theatre, the Gala Concert will showcase the brilliant talents of outstanding soloists on the Festival stage – musical stars who have already won the hearts of audiences internationally.
The Gala Concert on 11 August ar Ikšķile Openair Stage will feature: Oleksandr Chuvpilo (tenor), leading soloist of the Academic State Operetta Theatre in Kiev, Andrius Apsega (baritone), leading soloist of the Kaunas State Musical Theatre (Lithuania), Opera Theatre soloists Sonora Vaice (soprano), Anta Jankovska (soprano/Italian), Laura Purena-Kancāne (soprano), Dainis Skutelis (tenor), Kārlis Rūtentāls (tenor), Nauris Indzeris (baritone), etc. Guests, as well as dancers from the Operetta Theatre and the symphony orchestra under the direction of conductor Atvars Lakstīgala. The concert will feature the most beautiful opuses of musical theatre – pages from world-famous operettas, operas, and musicals.
As the concerts of the Operetta Festival in Ikšķile have always been filled with a special, uplifting atmosphere - the wonderful music, the visual setting of the events and the closeness of nature can enchant every listener - this concert will also display the highest standard of operetta genre, guaranteeing its visitors overflowing joy, musical enjoyment and creatively emotional surprises!
The unique visual design of the Gala Concert will be created by the talented and in-demand multimedia artist and set designer Ineta Sipunova.
At the Waltz Evening at 22:00, which will immediately follow the conclusion of the concert, the Orchestra of the Operetta Theatre under the direction of Atvars Lakstigala will perform the most sparkling waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss and other world-famous composers, giving concert-goers the opportunity to experience for themselves the special atmosphere and unforgettable sense of presence of a real Viennese waltz tour under an open, starry sky. Enjoy yourselves, enjoy Life!
Dance tour duration 1 hour. Admission to the Waltz Evening is free of charge for spectators who have purchased a ticket for the Gala Concert.
About the V Operetes Teatra Festivāls Ikšķilē: Operetta Theatre has been organising the Operetta Festival in Ikšķle since 2015 and this year will be a jubilee year, the 5th international festival starring singers and soloists from around the world – Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia. Festival is held in Ikskile Openair Stage, surrounded by forest and is located in the very center of Ikskile city. during the festival week, many concerts and surprises await. The programme is still unfolding, but currently the concert dates are student concert VIVAT! at st Meinards Lutheran Church, jazz concert at Ikskile Folk House, and gala event with waltz evening conducted by brilliant Atvars Lakstīgala (Latvia).