Lilija Greidāne, a distinguished opera singer and vocal educator, has passed away, marking a significant loss to the Latvian music community. Born on November 14, 1944, she dedicated over 30 years of her artistic life to the Latvian National Opera, where she was celebrated for her unique vocal timbre, stage charm, and her ability to express the essence of every character she portrayed in both leading and supporting roles. Greidāne's repertoire included over 30 roles, featuring characters such as Mimī, Lelde, Adriāna Lekuvrēra, Mikaēla, Dezdemona, Laimdota, donna Anna, and Elizabete, and she also performed in vocal symphonic works and chamber music.

In addition to her impressive performance career, Greidāne significantly contributed to music education as the head of the Vocal Department at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music for many years, mentoring young opera singers. Her dedication to improving the craft of singing was recognized through numerous awards; in 2007, she received the