Classical art Shape, colour and ornamentation on ceramics
depends from the region of Latvia. Typical for pottery made in
Latvia are a variety of dishes with mythological signs and
symbols.
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Art Jnis Rozentls famous Latvian painter. Started professional
art in Latvia.
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Art Nouveau Art Nouveau architecture was popular in Riga in
19th and 20th century. There are about 800 buildings made in this
style. The historycal centre of Riga is included in the UNESCO
World Heritage site because of its unique architecture.
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Elita Patmalniece Famous Latvian designer and artist.
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Theatre and opera in Latvia
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Theatre In Latvia are about 45 theatres. Yet to see real
theatre is a festive occasion for Latvians, and popular actors are
their favorite heroes whose fate they follow with great interest.
Famous Latvian actors: irts esteris Rzija KalniaArtrs Skrasti
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Latvian National Opera (LNO) LNO ballet is the only this kind
of company in Latvia. On this stage are trained ballet star -
Mikhail Baryshnikov. LNO Choir main qualities are temperement,
dramatic art and also wide and steady tone. LNO makes art of high
value and gives audience adventures, surprises and emotional
experience.
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Famous opera singers Elna Garana opera mezzo soprano singer.
Her international breakthrough came in 2003 at the Salzburger
Festspiele when she sang Annio by Mozart. Kristne Opolais soprano
singer. Has worked as a solist in Munich, Berlin, Milan, Vienna
operas. Inese Galante soprano singer. Her Debut album in 1995
started spreading worldwide interest.
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Music in Latvia
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Folk music Traditional Latvian music is often set to
traditional poetry called dainas. Songs are played on various
traditional instruments, the most important of them is kokle. More
than 1.2 million texts and 30,000 melodies of folk songs have been
identified
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Song and dance festival One of the largest amateur choral
events in the world and an important event in Latvian culture and
social life. The Latvian Song and Dance Festival has been held
since 1873, normally every five years. Approximately 30,000
performers all together participate in the event.
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Popular music Brainstorm - is a Latvian pop/rock band. The band
became popular internationally in 2000, when they finished third in
the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. Brainstorm has given concert in
Sochi Olympic games. Raimonds Pauls - is a Latvian composer and
piano player who is well - known in Latvia.
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Imants Kalni is one of the most important composers in the
history of Latvian music. Zigmars Liepins Latvian composer who
wrote music for famous Latvian rock opera Lplsis.
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Classical music Vestard Shimkus famous pianist in Latvia.
Jazeps Vitols - he established the first Latvian Conservatory of
Music, which was later renamed the Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of
Music. Emils Darzins was a Latvian composer, conductor and music
critic.
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Sinfonietta Riga won the Grammy music award in year 2013. Youth
choir Balsis. Repertory includes Renaissance and nowadays music, a
capella songs and performances with orchestra.