Concert Halls in Latvia, Riga, Jurmala
| Latvia is called "The land that sings" , and it is really true. Come and listen!!!!! The Dome Church is by far the leading concert hall in the country. Listening to the organ that was Europe’s largest a century ago - remains high on the tourist agenda. And of course Dzintari Concert Hall hosts many popular contests and festivals. The Dome Cathedral The Dome Cathedral possesses one of the largest organs in the world and has excellent acoustics. International organ music festivals and foreign musicians’ guest appearances take place regularly. Tickets from 2 Ls to 5 Ls. www.doms.lv “Dzintari” Concert Hall This Jurmala venue is Latvia’s most popular concert hall during the summer. The most hip summer festivals and contests take place here, such as “New Wave” and “KVN” international pop contests. The season starts in the end of May and goes until September. The Concert Hall is easily accessible from Riga by train, and is just off the beach, along the main, pedestrian street in Jurmala. www.dzk.lv Arena Riga Multifunctional arena, built specifically for the World Hockey Championship, which took place in Latvia in May 2006. Arena hosts sports events and concerts by pop and classical artists. www.arenariga.com |
