ROMEO & JULIET

Season 2025 - 2026

In her Latvian debut, Desandre will perform with the acclaimed
Jupiter Ensemble, founded by lutenist Thomas Dunford, presenting a refined and vibrant program that highlights the rich beauty of the Baroque repertoire.

18 September
mezzo-soprano
Lea Desandre

Debut as a Deutsche Grammophon Artist.

Concerts Honoring Arvo Pärt's 90th Anniversary — Premiere of the Concert Program Dedicated to the Album For Arvo

4-14 October
“For ARVO”
Georgijs Osokins

Polish opera singer and world-renowned countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński is a true star of both the European and international music scene. His virtuoso performance of Baroque music has captivated audiences in the most prestigious concert halls worldwide. The New York Times praises Orliński for his “unique combination of vocal beauty, tonal unity, and remarkable brilliance throughout his entire range.”

29 September
Jakub Józef Orliński in Helsinki for the first time!
JAKUB JOZEF ORLINSKI
Akram Khan

Two world-class violinists — Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Gidon
Kremer — appear together in Riga with Kremerata Baltica,
presenting a bold new program before their European tour.
This is likely Kopatchinskaja’s first-ever performance in Latvia — a globally acclaimed artist known for her daring style, expressive power, and genre-defying presence.

26 October
Kremer. Kopatchinskaja.
A New Chapter in Riga
PATRICIA KOPATCHINSKAJA
AND GIDONS KRĒMERS

His repertoire is impressively broad — spanning from the virtuosic works of Liszt, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev to the subtle and poetic worlds of Debussy, Schubert, and Mussorgsky. Abduraimov’s interpretations are marked by immaculate technique, deep musicality, and a distinct artistic voice.

Piano
Latvian National Theatre.
Riga. Latvia
6 November
Behzod Abduraimov

Exceptional vocals and phenomenal dramatic talent. A delicate frame and a powerful voice. A national award received before she even graduated from the conservatory — and an operatic “Oscar”, the International Opera Award.

7 November
First Solo Concert in Latvia.
A Diva is Born.
Asmik Grigorian

“UBU” is inspired by Ubu Roi (1896) by Alfred Jarry — a provocative and absurdist satire of war, tyranny, and power, whose grotesque central figure remains alarmingly relevant today. This new production is directed by the legendary Robert Wilson — a pioneer of avant-garde theatre and founder of a unique stage language that blends light, movement, and sound into sculptural performance. One of the most influential directors of our time, Wilson transforms Jarry’s anarchic vision into a striking, dreamlike experience.

7-8 February
A Visionary Theatrical Experience
Robert Wilson. «UBU»

Mikhail Pletnev has been among the most sought-after fgures in classical music since winning the VI International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1978. Equally brilliant as a pianist and conductor, he is renowned for his distinctive
interpretations and masterful musicianship. A recipient of numerous prestigious accolades,
including a 2003 Grammy Award, Pletnev continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unparalleled artistry.

17 / 26 / 31 March
Piano
Latvian National Theatre. Riga. Latvia
Mikhail Pletnev

In its centenary season, one of the most prestigious ballet companies in Europe and the world comes to Riga for the very first time. On the stage of the Dailes Theatre, audiences will witness “Romeo and Juliet” — the legendary ballet by Jean-Christophe Maillot, now considered the company’s signature work and a benchmark of contemporary ballet drama.

6-7 March
For the First Time in Latvia:
Ballets de Monte-Carlo — A Historic Event
Romeo and Juliet

The prima ballerina of the Royal Ballet in London, hailed by The Independent as the most sought-after ballerina in the world, has already performed Forces of Nature on both sides of the Atlantic.

29 April
Force of Nature
Tallinn. Estonia
Natalia Osipova

The prima ballerina of the Royal Ballet in London, hailed by The Independent as the most sought-after ballerina in the world, has already showcased "Force of Nature" on both sides of the Atlantic.

Force of Nature
HELSINKI. Finland
Natalia Osipova

Pianist David Fray is acclaimed for his interpretations of music from Bach to Boulez, performing in the world’s major venues as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician. He will return to Latvia to present a new program on the stage of the Latvian National Theatre.

Force of Nature
Tallinn. Latvia
Natalia Osipova
13 May
1 May

The Canadian-born classical pianist has worked closely with the world's leading orchestras and conductors in a career spanning over a decade at the top of the international concert scene. He has been a recording artist for Deutsche Grammophon since the age of fifteen. He will return to Latvia to present a new program on the stage of the Latvian National Theatre.

31 May
Piano. «Night Music»
Latvian National Theatre. Riga. Latvia
JAN LISIECKI

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