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CulturePublished: 27 August 2026 at 20:16

Riga prepares interdisciplinary performance inspired by Baroque music and Greek mythology

A dress rehearsal for an interdisciplinary performance inspired by 17th-century German composer and violinist Johann Fischer took place on August 26 at Riga's new cultural venue Raa Space.

Foto: LSM (rus)

On August 26, a dress rehearsal took place at Raa Space, a newly opened cultural venue in Riga, for a performance that brings together several art forms in a single stage production. The work is based on music by Johann Fischer, a German composer and violinist active in the 17th century.

The production is described as interdisciplinary, meaning that Baroque-era music is combined with other artistic means of expression to create a layered stage experience. Greek mythology also served as a source of inspiration, with its motifs incorporated into the concept of the performance.

A new cultural venue

Raa Space is a relatively new addition to Riga's cultural scene, and the rehearsal was among the events held there. The creators of the production combined historical musical material — Fischer's compositions — with themes drawn from ancient mythology, producing a contemporary stage format that bridges different eras and artistic disciplines.

The source information does not specify the full title of the production, the performers involved, the director, or dates for upcoming public performances. What is known is that the dress rehearsal stage was reached on August 26 at the new Riga venue, suggesting the production is nearing completion and may be presented to audiences in the near future.

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