World hits, festive atmosphere and inspiring superheroes at Riga Christmas Gala

"We call people to go out, to attend Riga Christmas Gala and to get inspired by wonderful musicians and musical compositions," invites Reinis Suhanovs, a director and stage designer of Christmas concerts at Kipsala Hall on December 25 and 26.


“This year, the Kipsala Stage will belong to one of the strongest rock voices Atis Ieviņš and the most eccentric star shining bright in this constellation of musicians – Katrīna Gupalo. The audience’s hearts will be warmed by the boy band “Baritones”, the lead vocalist of “Framest” Mikus Abaroniņš, who will perform as Jesus Christ Superstar and Dināra Rudāne, a modern day Adam’s Eve, a motorcycle riding addict, brilliant singer and beauty. Find your own superhero at Riga Christmas Gala!” calls the artistic director and conductor of Riga Christmas Gala Rūdolfs Bērtiņš.

This year, the idea of concert is to inspire great works. The author of idea Reinis Suhanovs points out: “There are people – heroes, including musicians such as John Lennon and Joko Ono, pacifists who facilitated great changes worldwide. We, too, can make the world a better place!"

Concert will feature music that has inspired people worldwide, regardless of age or nationality. The program includes superheats by John Lennon, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Michael Jackson, legendary songs by Queen, Metallica and Bjork, and the local cult bands "Jumprava", "Eolika", "Menuets", as well as compositions by Uldis Marhilevičs, Ralfs Eilands, Gunārs Kalniņš and new Christmas music arrangements by Gunārs Kalniņš, Rūdolfs Bērtiņš and Vilnis Šmīdbergs. "You will also hear a Gregorian version of Aigars Grauba’s "The Northern Daughter" by the boy band "Baritoni", tells Rūdolfs Bērtiņš.

Riga Christmas Gala will also feature one of the best Latvian girls’ choirs “Spīgo” from Jelgava, a chamber orchestra and an accompanying band. Artistic director of Riga Christmas Gala – Rūdolfs Bērtiņš, director and stage designer – Reinis Suhanovs, style consultant – Anete Agneta Krišjanova.

But what surprises are still to be expected? Find it out at the glorious and inspiring Riga Christmas concerts on December 25 at 17.00 and 26 December 14.00!

Presale tickets are available in the ticket offices of “Biļešu paradīze” in Latvia or online: www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/performances/performance/18276

More info: www.bt1.lv/ziemassvetki
Video and news: www.facebook.com/rigasziemassvetkukoncerts and www.instagram.com/bt1music/

Riga Christmas Gala is produced by “BT 1 Music” with the support of Riga City Council, Inbox.lv, Latvijas radio 2, LA.LV, Radio Skonto.