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CulturePublished: 13 September 2026 at 09:44

World-renowned opera singer Asmik Grigorian performs solo concert in Riga

On Saturday, September 12, the Riga Congress Centre hosted a solo concert by one of the world's most sought-after opera singers, Asmik Grigorian. It was her first performance in Latvia accompanied by a symphony orchestra.

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On Saturday, September 12, the Riga Congress Centre held a solo concert featuring Asmik Grigorian, currently regarded as one of the most in-demand opera singers in the world. The performance drew a refined audience eager to hear the acclaimed artist live.

A first with orchestral accompaniment

What made the concert particularly notable was that it marked Grigorian's first appearance in Latvia performing together with a symphony orchestra. She had not previously appeared before Latvian audiences in this format, making the event at the Riga Congress Centre a significant addition to the country's classical music calendar.

Grigorian has earned wide recognition on opera stages around the world and is considered among the most sought-after singers in her genre at present. Her concerts attract audiences with a strong interest in high-level classical and opera music.

The Riga Congress Centre has long served as one of the capital's main venues for major cultural events, and this concert adds to a series of notable performances by international artists that have taken place there.

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