This Week's Gig Guide - Latvia

  • 2010-08-11

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
Dzintari Concert Hall (Jurmala): Ballet and Jurmala share a long history, and since the 1970s, August is the month reserved for the popular festival “Ballet Stars in Jurmala.” Revived in 1999, it is a showcase for top notch principal dancers from all over the world. The ballet festival tradition in Jurmala was revived by artistic director Aivars Leimanis, who has headed each festival since 1999. Thanks to his experience and professional activity, audiences enjoy both world famous stars and young dance talent. More info: www.dzk.lv

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
Fontaine Palace (Liepaja): Featuring foreign and local music groups, who have previously appeared in the “Fontaine Palace” club and earned acclaim both from the audience and club owner Louie Fontaine. Various groups on stage in Liepaja will appear for the first time. Fontaine Festival is a three-day event in Liepaja presenting real music from all over the world! More info on festival’s program: www.fontaine.lv
Various locations (Riga): Salsa! Is it a word that does not leave you indifferent? Sensuality. Freedom. Joy of life. You are invited to the Caribbean dance rhythms near the Amber Sea at the most impressive and oldest salsa festival in the Baltics. There are the lot of Salsa festivals in the world, but this one is unique. Make sure of it by participating! During the two festival days, workshops by the world’s most famous instructors will guarantee fun and growth of dance experience for everyone! More info: www.studiox1.lv

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
Dzintari Concert Hall (Jurmala): “Summertime” music festival’s concert “Pearls of Russian Chamber Music” will feature Inese Galante (soprano), Irina Dolzhenko (mezzo soprano), Anatoly Safiulin (bass), Inna Davidova (piano) and will include classic Russian ballads. “Summertime” festival is being held from Aug. 14-18. A variety of styles always appear at this unique and popular festival, for those whose heart and soul is the Latvian opera star. More info: www.hbf.lv