The underwater world came to life in the impressive scenography of the stage, which brought the visitors of the performance into another reality. 11 led screens were used for the stage, on which the paintings of the painter Kristīne Kutepova, brought to life by the video artist Artas Dzerves, created especially for this event, shine brightly. There were also additional screens with close-ups of the actors and the emotions of the audience.
On the other hand, the metal artist Normunds Bērziņš made the central structure of the stage light and flowing, which symbolizes the course of the Daugava stream – as a bridge connecting the past with the present. A bridge between good and evil. A bridge that divides and reunites a nation. The magnificent stage scenery is perfectly complemented by the gorgeous costumes of costume designer Dana Dombrovska (Anna Muna).
Singer Atis Zviedris played the role of Lāčplēš, Laimdot was played by Beāte Zviedre, Marts Kristians Kalniņš took on the role of Kangara. The opera soloist, tenor Raimonds Bramanis played the great names, Dietrich – Atis Ieviņš, actor Gundars Grasbergs in the role of Līkcepure, Jānis Buķelis sang Koknesi, singer Alice Kante in the role of Northern Daughter, Anmary in the role of Staburadze, while actress Zane Jančevska played the role of the Narrator. In the roles of witches and yodas – talents of the younger generation Sarma Liede, Austra Kozuliņa, Sanita Roze, Edvards Grieze, Toms Kalderauskis, Toms Kursītis and Artūrs Biķernieks. Along with popular artists and bright performers, the production was performed by the amateur art collectives of Ogre region – Lielvārde mixed choir bear predator, youth dance group Popolitis and a set of folklore Whereof, Kegum mixed choir Lins and the Tomes folklore set Grains.
As part of the accompanying musicians, Zigmars Liepiņš himself is the author of the music on keyboards, Uldis Marhilevičs is next to him. Mārcis Auziņš plays the guitar, Valters Spružs plays the bass guitar, Gundars Lintiņš plays the percussion instruments.
2023-10-16 13:19:34
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