In the latest productions at the National Opera, director Aiks Karapetjans and musical director Mārtiņš Ozoliņš have presented two significant operas, 'Zemnieka gods' and 'Pajaci'. The aim of these performances is to transport the audience away from their daily lives and immerse them in a world of beautiful music and intense passions. Both operas, which resonate deeply with themes of human emotion and tragedy, exemplify the verismo style, demanding authentic and intense emotional expressions from the performers.

These operas are distinguished by their narratives, which are told through the perspectives of the same characters at different points in their lives. In 'Pajaci', first staged by Karapetjans seven years ago, the story unfolds in a nursing home during the 1980s. In contrast, 'Zemnieka gods' revisits these characters in their youth thirty years prior, allowing the audience to see their origins and the circumstances that lead to the tragic events depicted. This duality not only enriches the storytelling but also invites the audience to reflect on how passions evolve and impact the characters' lives.

With each opera crafted as an independent story yet interconnected through shared elements, Karapetjans' approach to staging offers a unique journey through time and emotional depth. These productions promise to captivate audiences with their portrayal of life’s complexities, celebrating the beauty of operatic storytelling while exploring the darker themes that often prevail in human experiences.