This 2004 release documents the 1988 rock opera "Lāčplēsis," a landmark of Latvian rock music.
- The original 1988 premiere of "Lāčplēsis" was a major cultural event in Latvia.
- The libretto was written by Māra Zālīte, and the opera tells the story of the mythical Latvian hero Lāčplēsis.
- This 2004 recording features a new arrangement and performance of the rock opera.
Zigmars Liepiņš is a Latvian composer and keyboardist, best known for his work in progressive rock and opera. He was a prominent figure in Latvian music during the Soviet era and continued to be influential after independence.
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