Simon Boccanegra by Verdi, Frá (2022/2022), Leikstýrt af Stephen Lawless,, Hljómsveitarstjóri Normunds Vaicis, Francesco Angelico, Latvian National Opera, Riga, Latvia

For the first time, Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece "Simon Bokanegra" is being staged at the Latvian National Opera. The title character of this opera becomes the Geneva Dodge, defeating the aristocrat Fesco in a vote, but they are both bound not only by a struggle for power, but also by a fateful woman. The opera "Simon Bokanegra" was written by Giuseppe Verdi as early as 1857, but the second edition of the work, which premiered in 1881, received special recognition from the public and critics. In the 21st century, Simon Bokanegra is increasingly appearing on the stage of opera houses. The production at the Latvian National Opera is based on the concept of Stephen Lawless 's original direction, its set designer and costume designer is Leslie Travers , and the choreographer is Lynne Hockney .). Performed by this British creative team, the performances have been successful in the world's most important operas and festivals