In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.
Māris Martinsons
Director
Andris Bulis
Rihards Kārlis Tomsons
Ainārs Ančevskis
Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis
Marta Jančevska
Anna Līdumnieks
Priit Pius
Jurģis Grietēns
Vilis Daudziņš
Bernhards Dīriķis
Nauris Brikmanis
Krišjānis Kalniņš
Marina Rebeka
Zelma Līdumnieks
Andris Keišs
Atis Kronvalds
Kārlis Dzintars Zahovskis
Edgars Balodis
Ģirts Liuziniks
Pēteris Šiliņš
Arūnas Valinskas
Aleksandrs Kozlovs
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