Gallery: Richard Wagner’s 212th Birthday celebration
Here’s how we celebrated Richard Wagner’s 212th birthday! Thank you to everyone who helped create a truly festive atmosphere on Wagner Street.
The concert program featured:
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R. Wagner – Sailors’ Chorus from the opera The Flying Dutchman
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R. Wagner – Pilgrims’ Chorus from the opera Tannhäuser
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C. M. von Weber – Hunters’ Chorus from the opera Der Freischütz
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R. Wagner – Bridal Chorus from the opera Lohengrin
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C. Gounod – Soldiers’ Chorus from the opera Faust
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G. F. Handel – La Rejouissance from Music for the Royal Fireworks
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R. Wagner – Children’s Catechism WWV 106
Performed by the French horns of the Latvian National Opera Orchestra: Guntis Kronītis, Artūrs Krūmiņš, Rolands Sēlis, Daniels Sabanskis, Jānis Kronītis, Kalvis Etkins.
We extend our sincere thanks to our project partners and friends at SCHWENK Latvija for their support both in daily work and during celebrations.
Photo: Jūlija Dibovska