Asmik Grigorian, Gintaras Rinkevičius & the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Riga
On September 12, audiences at the Riga Congress Centre will have the opportunity to experience an extraordinary evening with one of the most acclaimed opera stars of our time, Asmik Grigorian. Joined by the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Gintaras Rinkevičius, she will present a special concert celebrating some of the most remarkable works of the operatic repertoire.
Today, Asmik Grigorian is a name synonymous with excellence on the world’s most prestigious stages. From the Salzburg Festival and the Metropolitan Opera in New York to the Vienna State Opera and Teatro alla Scala in Milan, her performances continue to captivate audiences and critics alike. Following her breakthrough success at the Salzburg Festival in 2018, international media hailed her as a major new force in opera, praising both her vocal mastery and her extraordinary dramatic intensity.
Born in Vilnius into a family of distinguished opera artists, tenor Gegham Grigorian and soprano Irena Milkevičiūtė, Asmik was immersed in music from an early age. While her path to international recognition was marked by determination, artistic growth, and personal challenges, it ultimately led to an exceptional career that has earned her numerous prestigious awards and global acclaim.
Her repertoire includes some of opera’s most demanding and celebrated roles, featuring works by Puccini, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, and Wagner. Performances of characters such as Cio-Cio-San, Tosca, Salome, Tatyana, Rusalka, and Lady Macbeth have established her as one of the defining opera interpreters of her generation.
Latvian audiences know Asmik Grigorian from her appearances with the Latvian National Opera and from performances at the Sigulda Opera Festival. However, the September 12 concert will offer something truly unique. For the first time in Latvia, audiences will hear a grand orchestral concert built around the soprano’s signature repertoire, allowing her artistry to shine beyond the framework of a staged production.
Accompanied by the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra and maestro Gintaras Rinkevičius, Asmik Grigorian will present an evening where the focus rests entirely on the power of the voice, the beauty of the music, and the emotional depth of the stories being told. Each aria becomes a complete dramatic world of its own, revealing the remarkable combination of vocal brilliance, intelligence, sensitivity, and authenticity that has made her one of the most sought-after artists in opera today.
This exceptional concert promises an unforgettable encounter with a world-class artist at the height of her career. On September 12 in Riga, a great voice, a great orchestra, and a great musical personality will come together for an evening of extraordinary artistry.
